Physician Assistants: Writing & Citation Support

What is the GW Writing Center?

• GW's Writing Center is a welcoming, professional environment within which members of the GW community can receive dedicated attention to their writing and research projects.  

Is there a fee for the service?

• The GW Writing Center services are FREE to all GW students, faculty and staff

How do I make an appointment to meet with a tutor?

• The Writing Center provides both on-campus and distance learning services.
  • On-Campus Appointments: Health Sciences Tutor Consultations are available for GWSPH, SON, & SMHS students. You may sign up for a face-to-face consultation with a health sciences specialists tutor. Appointments available at both the Himmelfarb Library, Foggy Bottom Campus and the Virginia Science and Technology Ashburn Campus.
     
  • Distance Learning Appointments:  The Writing Center uses Zoom, an interactive  videoconferencing online interface that allows you to share your desktop and documents. Please visit the Online Students: Appointments webpage for instructions on how to schedule your distance learning appointment.

What type of support do they offer for non-native English speaking students?

• The Writing Center has services for Non-Native English Speaking Students:  For specific writing help as a non-native English speaking student, please look into scheduling your appointment at the Language Center.

Where can I go if I need help using the Writing Center's online appointment schedule site?

• How to Use WC Online Registration: Visit the Writing Center's page for complete instructions on how to register for an appointment using the WCOnline site. 
• GW Writing Center Contact: You can contact the Writing Center by phone at 202.994.3765 or via email at gwriter@gwu.edu.

What is RefWorks? RefWorks is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool. It is designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies.

Why should you use RefWorks?

• One "click" and you can generate bibliographies in any citation style format. (APA, AMA, MLA and more!)
• Allows you to create & organize your own personal database of references.
• Import your references directly from databases, journals or the library catalog and avoid emailing or the need to save to a USB flashdrive.
• Makes collaboration easier during group projects allowing you to share your RefWorks folder of references.
  
  New Users: Getting Started!
• Go to Himmelfarb Library's Homepage  
• Under Accounts Click RefWorks  
• Select "Sign up for an Individual Account" and complete the new user information form.
• You will receive an email from RefWorks confirming your login username and password