Writing Resources
Handouts and guides on academic writing, graduate research, and documentation styles — free to every Jackson State student.
Support for every kind of writing project
Our writing consultants are trained to work with students on a wide range of writing projects, including:
- Academic papers and essays
- Research proposals and papers
- Personal statements and scholarship applications
- Lab reports and scientific papers
- Creative writing
- Business and technical writing
The Richard Wright Center for Writing, Rhetoric, and Research is open to all students and our services are provided free of charge. We offer both online and in-person consultations, and we schedule appointments in advance or welcome walk-ins.
- Location
- H.T. Sampson Library, 1st Floor — Digital Intellectual Commons
- Cost
- Free to all JSU students
- Formats
- Online, in the Center, and walk-and-talk
- Appointments
- Book online
- Phone
- 601.979.0694 · 601.979.0989
Guides, handouts, and style references
Handouts open as PDFs; external guides open in a new tab.
Academic Writing
Writing in Graduate School
Documentation Styles
More Resources
Confident, proficient writers
Our goal is to help students become more confident and proficient writers and to empower them to take ownership of their own learning and writing process. Whether you are struggling with a specific writing assignment or just want to improve your writing skills, we are here to help.
More from the Center
Bring us your draft
Appointments are free, available online or in person, and walk-ins are welcome.
Contact the Richard Wright Center
Digital Intellectual Commons
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
