University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • Composing Confidence: Navigating Writing Anxiety
    Sep 17
    Composing Confidence: Navigating Writing Anxiety

    Dr. Ellen Cecil-Lemkin

    Virtual - You'll receive a Zoom link via email from the presenter on the morning of the workshop. Register Online!

    Do you feel anxious when staring at a blank page? Do you lack confidence in the face of new and/or challenging writing assignments? Is a looming project deadline making you nervous? Sponsored by the Writing Center, the McBurney Disability Resource Center, and the Disability Cultural Center, this workshop provides a supportive environment for students to …

    Composing Confidence: Navigating Writing Anxiety
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    Oct 1
    Personal Statements for Law School Applications

    Helen C. White 6191 Register Online!

    This workshop is presented in partnership with the Center for Pre-Law Advising, designed for those applying to law school. This workshop will walk through general principles for writing personal statements—ones that engage with their readers, avoid clichés, and effectively convey your strengths as an applicant. The session will review successful, well-written examples and include time …

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  • Oct 14
    Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing Practices

    Dr. Ellen Cecil-Lemkin

    Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!

    Are midterm assignments weighing heavily on you? Do you feel like you’re struggling to stay afloat with your writing projects? Are you looking to revitalize your approach to time management? You’re not alone! This workshop, co-sponsored by the Writing Center and the McBurney Disability Resource Center, will teach strategies for moving past writer’s block, managing …

  • Nov 12
    Ways into Writing: Strategies for Getting Started or Unstuck

    Dr. Ellen Cecil-Lemkin

    Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!

    Do you freeze up when confronting a blank screen? Do you get stuck in the middle of a draft or when trying to revise? You’re not alone! This workshop, co-sponsored by the Writing Center and the McBurney Disability Resource Center, will teach strategies for moving past writer’s block, generating ideas, organizing your thoughts, and taking …