Writing Assistance

BOOK APPOINTMENT

PHILOSOPHY

We believe that writing is a process and that you –the student— are the driver. Our TAs are here to help you accomplish your goals, from brainstorming ideas to revising the final draft, by providing the expertise needed to improve your writing.

SERVICES

30 minute individual appointments • supportive, judgement-free, one-on-one environment • student-driven • brainstorming • outlining • thesis formulation • building an effective argument • drafting • presenting • integrating evidence/quotations • grammar • structure • citations/avoiding plagiarism • techniques for editing/self-proofreading

WHAT TO BRING

a print out of your assignment • questions and ideas • be on time

CONTACT US

MBA Center : MBACenter@bu.edu

SCHEDULE

Click HERE to schedule an appointment

Spring 2022 Schedule

This Spring, you have the choice of a Zoom or in-person appointment. In-person appointments will take place in the MBA Center (Suite 416E) or another Questrom location indicated by Niveen. If you select a Zoom appointment, you will receive a follow-up email with a Zoom link.

Monday: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

POLICIES

Writing Assistance is available during the Fall & Spring semesters by appointment. All appointments take place via remote means on Zoom.

Questrom allows students to book up to two appointments per week in advance. Students may schedule a third session in any given week provided there are appointments available and only after having attended their two scheduled sessions. We reserve the right to return to our original policy of two appointments per week during high demand times.

What YOU can expect:

30 minute individual appointments
Supportive, judgement-free 1-1 environment
Student-driven process
Assistance with any part of the writing process identified by you (i.e. brainstorming, outlining, thesis formulation, building an effective argument, drafting, presenting and integrating evidence/quotations,)
Feedback on grammar, structure, citations/avoiding plagiarism, and techniques for editing and self-proofreading

What YOU should not expect:

Editing/proofreading the entire piece of writing
Evaluating or grading work
Knowledge of content
Responsibility for outcome
Help with take home exams unless written permission from the instructor has been obtained prior to the session
Writing TAs to make edits directly in your computer. Please bring a printout to your appointment.

What WE expect of you:

Open mind, willingness to receive feedback, positive attitude, desire to take ownership of the process and improve your writing
Your assignment
Questions and ideas
Being on time for your appointment
- If you must cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance
- If you are late, the time will be deducted from your session
- For no-shows our grad center no-show policy applies
Respect towards our staff, TAs and fellow students
Academic Integrity