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If you’re an honours or graduate student, you can get personalized thesis writing help from the Coordinator of the Acadia Writing Centre. This service is free for all Acadia students.
Here’s how to access support:
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📧 Email writingcentre@acadiau.ca to request a one-on-one appointment with Dr. Ahern
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🧠 Sessions are tailored to your needs — whether it’s structure, clarity, grammar, or big-picture planning
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🗓️ The Coordinator also offers thesis writing workshops during the academic year — check the Writing Centre website for upcoming events
You can bring a draft of your thesis, a chapter, or even just a list of questions. The goal is to help you become a more confident and effective academic writer.
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Honours student: A senior undergraduate completing a major research project or thesis
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Graduate student: A student pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree
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Thesis: A long academic paper that presents original research and is required for graduation in many programs
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Workshop: A group session focused on learning specific writing skills or strategies
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📝 Special Notes:
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You don’t need to have a full draft — even early-stage ideas are welcome
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Sessions are usually 50 minutes and can be repeated throughout the year
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Many students return for multiple sessions as they work through their thesis