Writing Support Services and Resources
The Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center offers student writers in all disciplines of the UT academic community free and individualized help. You can build your writing intelligence while working on a project for any course, any subject, and while engaged with professional and creative writing. Check out the wide range of resources listed below that support your success as a student and as a writer. If it’s writing, we can help!
Click through the sections below to learn more.
One-to-One Writing Consultations
Trained, friendly writing consultants offer feedback in one-to-one conversations. We can help you from the brainstorming stage through final revisions. No question is too small! See our home page for the various schedules that support your academic, professional, and creative writing. You’ll also find our hours, locations across campus, and instructions for how to make and attend appointments.
Writing Guides Across the Disciplines
Our Writing in the Disciplines page contains links to reputable resources. These resources can help your writing in specific subjects.
Assignment Planners
Our Assignment Planners help you complete writing projects according to your due date. The planners break your project down into manageable steps. A great time management tool!
AI & Writing: Guidelines and Support
Are you curious about how to use AI responsibly in your writing assignments? You can talk with a writing consultant about this. Also see GenAI Tools and Writing: Information and Guidelines for Students.
Professional Style Tutorials
If you want to strengthen your stylistic powers, no matter what your discipline, Professor Russ Hirst’s fast-paced, interactive Professional Style Tutorials will help make your writing clear, precise, and engaging.
Applications Materials Help
Preparing a resumé, CV, personal statement, internship application, graduate school application, or any other type of application materials? Use our Application Materials Help schedule! Also, check out our page with Application Help Resources.
Undergraduate Writing Workshops
A variety of dynamic, interactive workshops help you build essential academic writing skills. These workshops provide practical strategies and hands-on activities. We want to boost your confidence and success in academic writing.
Citation Help
Any writing consultant can help you with citations. Some consultants specialize in this type of assistance. In our Undergraduate Writing Help schedule, select “Show all Writing Consultant Specialty Options” to find citation consultants. Also see our page on Citation Resources.
Support for First-Year English Composition (FYC) Writers
If you’re taking an English composition course, make one-to-one appointments for writing feedback and support. Use the Undergraduate Writing Help schedule. Also recommended: enroll in English 103 or 104. These are 1-credit electives that help you develop greater confidence and skill as a writer. For details, see English 103 & 104.
Support for Writers in Vol Core Written Communication (“WC”) Courses
Are you taking a Vol Core Written Communication (“WC”) course and want to ensure your best performance on the writing-intensive WC-course assignments? Take INPG 203, Interdisciplinary Writing Studio, at the same time!
Support for Graduate Student Writers
We help graduate students with coursework-related writing, theses and dissertations, and application materials. See the Support for Graduate Writers web page for details.
Support for Study Abroad Students
Apply confidently.
Succeed abroad.
Stand out afterward.
See our study abroad writing support page for more details.
What we offer:
Application Writing Support: One-to-one consultations and workshops that help you make your application to study abroad shine.
Overseas Writing Support: Online writing consultations that help you succeed academically while you’re studying abroad.
Reflection upon Reentry: One-to-one consultations and workshops that help you articulate your global experiences for academic or career purposes.
Support for Multilingual Writers
If English is an additional language for you, use our English as an Additional Language (EAL) Writing Help schedule. This schedule is staffed by consultants who specialize in working with multilingual writers. For additional resources, see our Resources for Multilingual Writers page.
Contact Us
Contact us at writingcenter@utk.edu with any questions!