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Thompson Family Writing Lab

Free writing help from professionally trained writing consultants

Working through the Thompson Family Writing Lab in the Micron Business and Economics Building (MBEB), the Boise State Writing Center provides free, individualized writing support for COBE students. You can learn to write in a clear, concise and compelling manner. Professionally trained writing consultants will work with you at any stage of the writing process through interactive, one-on-one conversations. Whether you’re looking for help to get started with a writing assignment, organizing and developing a central argument, incorporating sources, or adhering to the genre conventions of business writing, the Thompson Family Writing Lab is a great place to receive thoughtful feedback on your writing and presentations.

In-person Drop-in Hours

Conveniently located in the Micron Business and Economics Building Room 1101

Spring drop-in hours are Monday-Thursday 10a.m.-3p.m.

Get a Zoom consultation

In real time, you will meet with a writing consultant to receive feedback on your writing project. Through a collaborative conversation, a professional writing consultant will read through your project, ask and answer questions, connect you with resources and help you structure a path forward with your project. You may schedule 30- or 60-minute Zoom consultations.

Don’t want to Zoom? Submit your work and receive written feedback

For this option, you do not need to be present to receive feedback. A professional writing consultant will read your project and provide written commentary with suggestions for revision at the end of your appointment. For this asynchronous option, please schedule a 60-minute consultation.

Make a Writing Center appointment now

Contact the Boise State Writing Center