Graduate Research & Writing Bootcamp: Home

MCAS offers the following services:

• Writing appointments for feedback on assignments and personal statements
• STEMM support, including statistics and research methods and STEMM tutoring 
• Academic coaching on time management and study strategies
• Disability support services for students registered with accommodations
• Peer-led programs for targeted courses including Guided Study Sessions and Writing Fellows

The Library is collaborating with the Macklin Center for Academic Success (MCAS) to offer a variety of workshops this fall. Descriptions, dates, and registration details can be found here.

Each graduate program at USG has a librarian assigned to it who can help you find and evaluate sources for your research. Feel free to contact us to make an appointment.

Eileen Harrington, eharring@umd.edu: Biotechnology, Data Science, Engineering, GIS, Health and Human Performance, Health Systems Administration and Management, Nursing, Pharmacy

Greta Ober-Beauchesne, gretaob@umd.edu: Business Administration, Counseling, Cybersecurity, Education, I/O Psychology, Social Work

Irene Munster, imunster@umd.edu: Forensic Science, Public Administration 

Develop your research topic, keep your sources organized, write a group paper, and check your citations all in one online portal.

• Use Academic Writer for your research and writing needs.
• To create an account, select "Welcome" in the top right hand corner and then "Log In." Select "Create a New Account" on the next page or you can login with an existing account.
• If off campus, you must use your USG ID to login.

Learn more about the features of Academic Writer for students and researchers.