Welcome

This guide is designed to support you through every stage of the writing process, whether you are drafting a research paper or a design proposal, preparing your thesis, or applying for grants. Here you'll find: 

  • Types of Writing at the GSD - Learn about the different forms of writing you'll encounter at the GSD with tips, strategies, and examples tailored to the expectations of design-focused work.
  • Navigating the Writing Process - This section walks you through each step of the writing process and recommends our favorite strategies and tools for organizing ideas, improving clarity, and staying on track.
  • GSD Writing Support - Get connected with GSD Writing Services!

Schedule a Consultation

We're here to help! Make an Appointment with a Writing Services Specialist or a Peer Writing Consultant to discuss your writing, citations, assignments, and more.

Alison Pasinella
Writing Services Specialist
  • Structuring and planning large writing projects
  • Citing sources
  • Publishing
Peer Writing Consultants
  • Understanding assignment prompts
  • Brainstorming
  • Refining thesis arguments
  • Outlining and organization
  • Clarifying ideas

Writing Services can help you with various kinds of writing, including papers for class, studio scripts, resumes and cover letters, applications, thesis and dissertation, book-chapter sections, and articles for publication. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us at writingservices@gsd.harvard.edu.

Workshops & Events

To find events and workshops related to writing, citing, and publishing, please use the drop-down menu above for "Category" and select Writing Services.