Welcome to The Metro Writing Studio

Announcements

The Metro Writing Studio is extending in-person and virtual tutoring hours until May 4th.

In-person hours: Mon 10 – 7, Tues 10 – 6, Wed 10 – 4, TH 2 – 6, and Friday 12 – 4.

Virtual hours: Mon 1- 4, Tues 10 – 12, Wed 12 – 4, Thursday 2-6, Friday 12 – 4.

 

Virtual Exam tutoring:  May 7th – 12th

Th- 3-7 pm, Fri 10-8 PM, Mon 2- 6, Tue 12 – 4 

 

Summer Session I:  

May 26th – June 26th Virtual

Tuesdays and Fridays: 12 – 3

NOTE: Mobile devices may display incorrect scheduling information. Please use a desktop or laptop to view the scheduling website accurately. 

What we do: The Metro Writing Studio provides free writing support to undergraduate and graduate students and all FDU faculty and staff. In one-on-one consultations and workshops, our consultants offer feedback and strategies to help you improve at every stage of your writing, from brainstorming to final drafts.

Who’s eligible: We will work with any currently enrolled FDU Metro undergraduate or graduate student, and all Metro faculty and staff. Metro Alumni are also eligible for services. Students who miss two scheduled appointments in the studio will be unable to make future appointments online. If you are restricted from online scheduling, you can join the waitlist or be seen as a walk-in, depending on availability that day.

Note: Students arriving at a tutoring session without materials such as drafts or assignments will not be seen.  Students will need to reschedule their appointment, making sure to bring their course materials with them to their next session.

Want to know more? Contact the Metro Writing Studio at metrowritingstudio@fdu.edu.

Referral Form

Referral forms are not necessary; tutoring is available on a drop-in basis. However, faculty may refer students to the Writing Studio by completing the online referral form for those students in need of assistance.

To fill out a referral form, please click here: Referral Form [SoftDocs form]

Services for faculty
Class Orientation (FOR FACULTY ONLY)
Referral Form
Style Guides
APA Style Guide
MLA Style Guide
Library Workshops

Workshop Schedule: Spring 2026

These free workshops are open to all FDU students, faculty, and staff. No registration is required to attend; however, you will need to log in to the appropriate ZOOM meeting ID in order to connect to the virtual presentation.

Email Julia Wagner, Director, at jawagner@fdu.edu for more information about the workshops and the tutoring services offered at the Metro Writing Studio.

Registration information: Log on to the ZOOM meeting 10 minutes before presentation times.

Academic Writing and The Annotated Bibliography Workshop (YASHVI)

February 17th, (T) 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION
In this workshop, hosted by Professor Paul Caruso, students will be instructed in the purpose and use of an annotated bibliography.  This is a practical workshop providing a blend of information with useful links and references that will help students primarily with research skills.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop

ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/96526620852
 

Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism (ARPIT)

February 26th (TH) 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Professor Yelena Shekhtman will teach students how and when to quote and/or paraphrase from an original source, and how to acknowledge that source to avoid committing plagiarism accidentally.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/9255241620
 

ESL CASUAL CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH (ARPIT)

FEB 27th (F) 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ZOOM PRESENTATION

Professor Rochelle Moskowitz leads this conversation skills-building workshop, focusing on creative use of synonyms and idioms to make your meaning clear, concise, and appropriate to the situation.  
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/6790048367
 

Introduction to APA Format (ARPIT)

Tonight’s APA workshop is CANCELLED and rescheduled for March 11th, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Professor Danielle DesFosses will cover the basics of APA formatting, commonly used to cite sources in academic writing, and guide students through practice exercises. This workshop will repeat on April 8th.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
  
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/3878044840
 

Advanced APA Format (ARPIT)

March 5th (TH) 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Designed for those who know the basics of APA, this workshop, presented by Professor Helen Kuttner, will offer a brief overview before launching into more complicated citation issues.  A question-and-answer period will follow for your specific APA format questions. This workshop will repeat on April 14th.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
  
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/my/hkuttner
 

Essential Spoken English for International Students (YASHVI)

March 10th (T) 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Culled from Professor Paul Caruso’s teaching experiences abroad, this participatory workshop will help international students improve their English conversation skills in the classroom and among their peers.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/96526620852
 
 

Introduction to APA Format (ARPIT)

March 11th, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Professor Danielle DesFosses will cover the basics of APA formatting, commonly used to cite sources in academic writing, and guide students through practice exercises. This workshop will repeat on April 8th.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
  
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/3878044840
 
 

What is Critical Writing? (ARPIT)

March 25th (W) 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

What is the critical perspective?  And how do students demonstrate it in their writing?   This is a workshop led by Professor Danielle Des Fosses that first explains the necessary point of view, and then demonstrates the steps needed to carry out research that supports the analysis of this aim in student writing.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
  
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/3878044840
 

Undergraduate Academic Essay and Research (ARPIT)

March 26th (TH) 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Students are instructed on the elements of researching accurately and appropriately for academic essays. This includes how to vet sources and make good source decisions. Led by Professor Paul Caruso, students will be provided with a blend of information from useful links and references within this practical, hands-on writing workshop.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
Meeting ID: 937 2112 4330
Password: 461787

ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/96526620852
 

Basic Grammar (YASHVI)

APRIL 6th (M)11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Just write it! Rochelle Moskowitz leads this grammar workshop on using the imperative voice in student writing.
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/6790048367
 
 

Introduction to APA Format (ARPIT)

APRIL 8th (W) 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Professor Danielle DesFosses will cover the basics of APA formatting, commonly used to cite sources in academic writing, and guide students through practice exercises. This is a repeat of the workshop presented on 3/5.
  
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/3878044840
 
 

 

Metro Writing Studio
2nd Floor Giovatto Library
http://ucoll.fdu.edu/
201-692-2166