The Center for Writing & Rhetoric has offered graduate-level writing and presentation instruction since 1985. More than a traditional writing center, the CWR is a nexus for CGU students through its courses, events, consultations, grant support, competitions, workshops, and more.

From our well-established one-on-one consultation program, webinar series, and writing productivity events to organizing The Big Pitch (3MT) and the Student Grant & Award Initiative, we strive to support multiple dimensions of graduate student success and skill development. To address the specific demands of the post-coursework period, we offer WRIT 350: Dissertation & Thesis Writing and the Qualifying Exams Prep Group. We proudly utilize an anti-discrimination pedagogy in our programs to empower students to meet their academic and professional goals.

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WRIT 350: Dissertation & Thesis Writing
The course designed for thesis, proposal, and dissertation writers.

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The Student Grant & Award Initiative
One-on-one support for all CGU students on any award opportunity.

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Online Resources
A Canvas course as well as handouts and videos on key topics.

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Student Satisfication with Consultant Appointments (2020-2024)

After consultations, the Center for Writing & Rhetoric surveys students in order to gauge their satisfaction with our services as well as to identify areas for improvement. Post-consultation surveys show that over the last four years the CWR has maintained a high level of satisfaction with CGU students. The CWR also ranks highly in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness’ Student Satisfaction & Campus Climate Survey and the Degree Completion Survey.