Writing Center
The UMB Writing Center supports student writers and faculty teaching with writing at UMB in navigating strategic approaches to writing practices in health sciences and human services disciplines. We know that writing is way more than words on the page or the arrangement of grammatical units. As a result, we engage with writers and faculty with empathy and respect to foster a supportive and non-discriminatory environment.
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Our Mission
Your choices as a writer matter in our Center.
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What's a WAG?
The online Writing Accountability Group meets weekly!
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Writing Consultations
Schedule a one-with-one appointment with a consultant.
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Meet Our Staff
Peer Writing Consultants are grad students at UMB and UMBC.
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Writing Resources
Check out our growing lists of online writing resources.
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Student Employment
Interested in working with us? Learn more here.
Writing Resource Highlight
Writing in graduate school isn't just about being productive. Check our resources for writing smarter, not harder, at UMB.
Thesis and dissertation support
Spread the word! Writing Center consultants work with masters and doctoral writers to critically engage ...
- Academic discourses, genres, and research methods
- Research and revision for thesis and dissertation projects
- Expectations for graduate writing and mentorship
Faculty support
The Writing Center collaborates with faculty. Schedule an appointment with Associate Director James Wright to discuss critical approaches to ...
- Writing assessment practices (e.g., rubrics, feedback, mentorship, etc.)
- Writing assignment creation and revision
- Practices for teaching writing
Faculty Workshop
Join us for a virtual writing assessment workshop for UMB faculty on March 26, 2026. Check our Faculty Development site for additional details and directions to register.