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MASS 494: Advanced Theory and Research

CMU Writing Help

Here are some writing resources at CMU that you may find helpful:

  • CMU's Writing Center - The Writing Center is located on the third floor of Tomlinson Library (room 305), and you can either drop in or upload your assignment on their website for review.
  • CMU's Tutoring Center - The Tutoring Center is on the third floor of Tomlinson Library, and provides in-person tutoring, online tutoring, group tutoring and more.
  • The Mass Comms liaison librarian can be a great resource to help with research assistance, citations, paper structure, and formatting.

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