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Dissertation and Thesis Appointments (DATA)<\/h1>\n
Graduate students may schedule DATA (Dissertation, Article, Thesis Appointments) to schedule 5 consecutive appointments with the same Writing Assistant<\/a><\/strong> to focus on a specific aspect of a dissertation, article, thesis, or graduate project. Contact us to schedule.<\/p>\n

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DATA students are generally paired with one of our PhD-level Writing Assistants<\/a><\/strong>, but we may pair them with one of our MA- or MFA-level Writing Assistants<\/a><\/strong> depending on availability. Most of our Writing Assistants<\/a><\/strong> are Graduate Teaching Assistants from the University Writing Program<\/a><\/strong>. All are trained in writing support as part of their onboarding.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
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We generally offer DATA in increments of 5 sessions, but you don’t have to use all 5. You can cancel sessions by contacting us at writingcenter@nau.edu<\/a><\/strong> or calling 928-523-7745.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
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Can DATA fix my formatting? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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DATA is not a copyediting service but can help guide you through correct formatting.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
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Where are DATA held? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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You may schedule your appointments at one of our three Mountain Campus locations<\/a><\/strong> or online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
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To schedule DATA, send us an email at writingcenter@nau.edu<\/a><\/strong> or call us at 928-523-7745.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
Looking for a different service?<\/h2>\n
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\n\n \n \n $\"\"$ \n \n General appointments<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n \n\nSchedule a 50-minute writing support session.\n\n\n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a><\/span>\n\u00a0\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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