Welcome to The Metro Writing Studio

Announcements

Welcome to spring 2026.  The Metro Writing Studio is open for in-person and virtual tutoring in writing, and hosts a workshop series focusing on writing related subjects for all students, faculty, and staff from 1/26 through 5/4, with additional virtual tutoring during the exam period.  
 
The tutoring schedule is refreshed weekly to reflect current availability and student demand.  We recommend checking the schedule to reserve an appointment in advance that suits your schedule. 
 
You may still be seen without an appointment, as a “walk-in”, based on the Studio’s availability that day.  Click the link below to see our calendar of options.

SCHEDULE A VISIT

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.

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)

March 4TH (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 workshop will be repeated on 3/26. 
 
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 be repeated on 3/27.  
 
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
 

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
 

Basic Grammar (ARPIT)

APRIL 8th (W) 2:30 AM to 4:00 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Rochelle Moskowitz hosts a grammar workshop on the Definite and Indefinite Articles and how to employ them 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
 
 

ESL Casual Conversations In English (YASHVI)

April 14th (T) 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Professor Rochelle Moskowitz will lead this communication-skills workshop, focusing on networking and self-advocacy skills in daily and special circumstances. 

REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/6790048367
 

Advanced APA Format (YASHVI)

April 14th (T) 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 is a repeat of the workshop scheduled on 3/6. 
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/my/hkuttner
 

Common Essay Patterns (ARPIT)

April 16 (TH) 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Professor Helen Kuttner will review the various patterns available to writers for composing essays before examining strategies for writing clear and effective argumentative, compare and contrast, and cause and effect essays.  
 
REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop
 
ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/my/hkuttner
 

Creating the Works Cited List (YASHVI)

April 21st (T) 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, ZOOM PRESENTATION

Professor Yelena Shekhtman will lead this workshop designed for those who are familiar with the basics of MLA parenthetical citation; she will focus on how to create the works cited list.

REGISTRATION LINK: Register for Workshop

ZOOM LINK: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/9255241620
 
 

 

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

ESL Conversation Schedule

Non-native speakers of English are invited to come practice spoken language skills at the Metro Writing Studio. We look forward to resuming the ESL Conversation schedule in the Fall semester.  

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]

FAQ’s

The Metro Writing Studio provides free, individualized tutoring in writing and writing workshops to help students, faculty, and staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University improve their writing skills.

  • Where is the Metro Writing Studio?
    We are located on the second floor of the Metropolitan Campus Library (on the Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck) behind the Reference/Circulation Desk.
  • What are the hours of operation?
    Monday-Thursday 10.00 am to 7.00 pm, Friday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Sunday 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm. The Studio, which offers wireless connection to the Internet to those with an FDU webmail account, is open as a quiet and comfortable study space whenever the library is open.
  • Who may use the Studio?
    Students who are matriculated at Fairleigh Dickinson (whether undergraduate or graduate, part-time or full-time), faculty, and staff are eligible to make use of all the Studio’s offerings.
  • What kind of help do the tutors provide?
    Tutors assist students with all phases of the writing process from brainstorming ideas to polishing the final draft. We do not, however, offer proofreading or editing services; our goal is to teach students how do such things for themselves.
  • Do I need to make an appointment to see a tutor?
    No, we see students mainly on a drop-in-basis (limited appointments become available later in the semester). On occasion, you might have to wait before a tutor is free to work with you, so plan your time wisely. Be sure to fill out a Request for Tutoring Form upon your arrival.
  • What should I bring when I see a tutor?
    You should bring the assignment given to you by your instructor, the materials (such as articles or books) upon which the assignment is based, and a printed copy of what you have written so far.
  • What other types of services does the Studio provide?
    Throughout the semester, we offer workshops on various writing-related topics such as how to recognize and avoid plagiarism and how to use MLA and APA citation formats. International students can practice speaking skills six times a semester at our English conversation workshops.

One of the top academic priorities of the Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University is to graduate students who are competent and confident writers. To advance this goal, the Campus Writing Initiative, an innovative, comprehensive, campus-wide commitment to student writing, was adopted. The Metro Writing Studio supports the Campus Writing Initiative and reinforces the philosophy of the Writing Program.

Faculty and Tutors

  • Julia Wagner, Director, Metro Writing Studio
    Department of Literature, Languages, Writing, and Humanities

Tutors

  • Claudia Arones
  • Ruth Morrison
  • Helen Kuttner
  • Yelena Shekhtman
  • Lisa Karrer
  • David Simons
  • Terry Gibson
  • Danielle Des Fosses
  • Ron Chavious
  • James Veach
  • Irene Konstantinidis
  • Josie Horna
  • Paul Caruso

Graduate Assistants

  • Reema Patel
  • Hinal Purohit
  • Jinal Patel