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Choices in Writing

Sentence structure, word choice, grammars, punctuation

Choices in Writing
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Emphasizing the Main Point

Writing topic sentences, developing a thesis statement

Emphasizing the Main Point
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Connecting Ideas

Synthesizing information, transition words and phrases

Connecting Ideas
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Paying Attention to Audience

Identifying and writing to your audience

Paying Attention to Audience
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Citing Sources

Paraphrasing, using style guides

Citing Sources
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Career Materials

Strategies for resumes, CVs, cover letters, personal statements

Resources for Career Materials
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Writing in the Disciplines

Writing in nursing, social work, phramacy, dentistry, medicine, and public health

Writing in the Disciplines
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Writing and AI

Practical & ethical considerations when using AI to write and publish

AI Writing Resources
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Writing Smarter, Not Harder (or More)

Becoming a strategic graduate writer.

Not Harder (or More): Becoming a Strategic Graduate Writer
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Resources for Faculty

Writing assessment and teaching practices

Resources for Faculty

Contact

Writing Center

621 W Lombard Street Room 307
Baltimore, MD 21201

Isabell C. May, PhD | Director, Associate Professor
James Wright, MFA | Associate Director

410-706-7725 writingcenter@umaryland.edu

Summer 2025 Schedule (online-only until August 29)

Monday: 6pm-8pm (EST)
Tuesday: 10am-11am (EST)
Wednesday: 2pm-3pm (EST) and 6pm-8pm (EST) 
Thursday: 10am-11am (EST)
Friday: 2pm-3pm (EST)

Register and/or schedule an appointment here. 

Fall 2025 Schedule will start Monday, September 15

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21201 | 410-706-3100

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