COMM Lab

The Georgia State University Communication Lab assists Communication students with all aspects of writing and speaking. Our graduate-level tutors can help with brainstorming, rough draft reviews, AP style issues, grammar concerns and speech presentations.

How We Can Help

COMM Lab tutors are available at various times throughout the week and weekend to assist in whatever areas Communication students request support. Whether it’s writing (AP/MLA/APA style), grammar (its or it’s?) speaking (speech presentations), brainstorming (I don’t know where to start!) or organizing (making things “flow”), we are here to help.

Make an online appointment

Look at the staff availability times below. Email a request for a specific date and time. Tutors will reply with a confirmation or suggestions for alternatives, if there’s a scheduling conflict. Your confirmation will be a link to a video call.

Lauren Lane 
[email protected]
Call or text: 919-322-9810

I am currently a Ph.D. student at Georgia State in the Communication Department. My research is concentrated in media, specifically in stereotypical portrayals and bias messaging. I obtained my bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in English and Political Science. I then spent two years working for a personal injury law firm doing marketing before earning my master's in communication from North Carolina State University. I am excited to aid students in their learning!

Jeff Case  
[email protected]
Call or text 404-995-8328

I have worked for the past 20-plus years in various media formats, including newspapers, television and, primarily, online media. I am a senior site producer for NBA.com and have past experience at ESPN, the Orlando Sentinel and other outlets throughout my career. I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2000 with a bachelor's in journalism. At GSU, I am pursing my master’s in mass communication and hope to have a career in collegiate teaching upon graduation.

Dr. Helen Cauley 
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I have been a journalism instructor since 2017 when I graduated from GSU with a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition. Since 2013, I have taught a variety of writing, speech and communication courses in both the COMM and English departments. My professional expertise is as a journalist, radio host, on-air contributor, editor and author for more than 30 years. I’m particularly adept at AP/APA/MLA styles and grammar, and am available to assist students with needs across all departmental classes.

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