Hacherl Research & Writing Studio
Today's Studio Hours: 10am-5pm | On-Call Through Chat or Text
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Email: rws@wwu.edu
Phone: 360-650-3219
Text: 360 797-5910
Visit us
2nd floor of Haggard Hall
- Work in the space, by yourself or with a group
- Use the collaborative area, or a quiet study room
- We come to you when you need assistance
Request an Appointment
Want to schedule a time to meet with a Research & Writing Assistant? You can use our convenient online system to reserve an appointment, either in person or online.
Linguistic Justice at the Studio
Learn More about how we strive to support linguistic justice in the Research & Writing Studio.
Spanish Language Support
Spanish Speaking, Reading, and Writing support is available at the Studio when staff with Spanish proficiency are available, on the schedule below:
Please check back in Fall for an updated schedule!
Connect Online
Connect with us via Chat
- Video call options available
- Connect with a Research & Writing Assistant in real time
- Get help with research & writing
Send Us a Draft
Send us a draft of your project
- Send us any part of your work online: an outline, a rough draft, a solid draft, or even just an idea!
- Get feedback within 48 hours
- Receive written or video feedback, depending on your preference
Studio Partners
Connect with a Research & Writing Assistant (RWA) to be your ongoing partner on projects throughout the quarter!
We are no longer arranging Studio Partners for spring quarter. However, you are welcome to schedule one-off appointments with us, or to place a Studio Partner request for next quarter!
Request an Appointment
You can meet with a Graduate Research & Writing Assistant in-person or online. We're flexible with your busy schedule.
Join us for Drop-In!
The Hacherl Graduate Research and Writing Studio will be holding drop-in hours in hopes of reaching a larger population of students on campus.
Graduate students are welcome to come to the hours for feedback and support on any step of the research or writing process. Thesis reviews, CV help, grant applications, and more!
ISB Collaborative Space
Spring Schedule available in September.
The Kitto Graduate Student Hub
The Graduate School and Western Libraries collaborate with campus partners to provide workshops and events as a part of the Kitto Graduate Student Hub. Offerings support graduate student research and scholarship, academic success, wellbeing, and career readiness.
Do you have ideas for future workshops or events, or would you like to partner with us? Please contact gradhub@wwu.edu.
Learn More about Graduate Workshops & Events
Fall Quarter Workshops
The Graduate Studio facilitates regular workshops in the Kitto Graduate Student Hub on a variety of topics. Drop-in during these workshops to explore topics of interest to graduate students with experienced subject matter experts!
Fall Schedule Coming in September!
Studio Partners
Send Us a Draft
Send us a draft of your project
- Send us any part of your work online: an outline, a rough draft, a solid draft, or even just an idea!
- Get feedback within 48 hours
- Receive written or video feedback, depending on your preference
Instructors
Class Services
You can request many of our class services online!
Canvas & Syllabus Info
Explore online tutorials, or get information about the Studio and other library resources to add to your Canvas Course or your Syllabus
About Us
The Hacherl Research & Writing Studio is where you can get support for research, reading, and writing across all subjects.
We can help with...
- Brainstorming
- Thesis statements
- Reading and analyzing academic texts
- Finding and using sources
- Citations
- Proofreading tips
- Organization and flow
- Cover letters, resumes, and applications
- Creative writing
- And more!
No, but we'll help you learn revising and editing strategies.
The number one reason why we don’t edit papers is because it takes control of your own writing away from you. We’ve seen evidence to support that comments made on student papers have little impact on short-term outcomes and almost no impact on long-term skill acquisition. We are also conscious of how insisting that writing be “correct” according to socially-constructed rules is part of how dominant academic culture discriminates against other world Englishes and other value systems.
Another reason we don’t edit papers has to do with academic integrity. If we change your work, it no longer belongs to you. Instead, we help you learn strategies to make it easier to edit your own writing.
In the physical space, you can sit anywhere you'd like. We have a lot of options; we've got tables and chairs, booths, couches, and quiet study rooms. You can move tables around or join them together if you're working in a group or you need more space. We also have a number of whiteboards you can use, style guides, and portable chargers.
A Research & Writing Assistant will greet you and hand you a table tent. If you have questions or want someone to help you out with your project or homework, flip the table tent to the question mark, and someone will come to you.
You can also use the space and not ask for help at all. It's a great place to study on your own!
Online, you can Send Us a Draft and receive feedback from a Studio Assistant within 48 hours. You can also use Chat and talk to someone in real time during open hours. Through chat, you can also ask for a video call if you prefer.
Hacherl is pronounced HACK-er-el. One of the easiest ways to remember is that it rhymes with mackerel, the fish.
Faculty & Staff - Nominate A Student
Given that campus partners like you nominate some of our best Research & Writing Studio Assistants, we’re hoping to enlist you in identifying applicants for future staff.