The Writing Studio

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11/11/26 Update

AEC offices and services will be closed on Veterans Day (November 11, 2026). Please email aec@etal.uri.edu with any questions!

Visit AEC Lower Level Reception in the Writing Studio, located in Roosevelt Hall room 20!

Fall 2026 Schedule

Mon. 11am – 6pm
Tues. 12:15 – 6pm
Wed. 10am – 6pm
Thurs. 10am – 6pm
Fri. 10am – 2pm

Appointments are recommended to ensure availability.

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Welcome to the AEC Writing Studio!

Our goal is to support you in the writing you do throughout your time at URI,  and to help you become a more confident, effective writer in college and beyond.

Consultants work with you one-on-one at any stage of writing, even if you are just getting started! We believe that all writing has the same overall goal: to communicate clearly to an audience, for a purpose. No matter what kind of assignment you are working on, peer writing consultants are trained to help you make decisions about how best to communicate your ideas through writing.

Writing Consultants Can Help You:

  • Identify your audience and purpose
  • Brainstorm topics
  • Develop your argument
  • Organize and refine your ideas
  • Strengthen language and tone
  • Revise a draft
  • Learn effective proofreading strategies
  • And more!

Writing sessions take place in the Writing Studio or in individual coaching rooms across the hall. Consultations are 25 or 50 minutes, available in person or online. Most sessions are one-on-one, but you can also book a group appointment for a class project. Drop-ins may be available, but we encourage you to book ahead to ensure availability.

Questions? Contact the reception desk at 401-874-5839

Meet the Writing Staff

Writing consultants are friendly, supportive peers from different majors and class years who are passionate about helping others through the writing process.

Writing consultants are trained to support and encourage students at all stages of writing, from brainstorming and outlining, to drafting and final revisions.

Meet the Staff

Work at the Writing Studio

Writing consultants are friendly, supportive peers from different majors and class years who are passionate about helping others through the writing process.

Applications open in the spring and new consultants start in the fall, participating in training and weekly staff meetings along with returning consultants.

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Class Visits & Workshops

Consultants are available for class and organization visits by instructor or group leader request. They will give a brief overview of services and demonstrate how to schedule.

We can also schedule a time for you to bring your group directly to the Writing Studio, or plan a personalized workshop relevant to your course needs.

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College Writing Resources

Throughout your college career, you’ll encounter academic assignments and professional tasks that require various formats, styles, and conventions.

Visit our curated list of resources for information and tips on discipline-specific writing, citation formats, and other topics.

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