Workshops for graduate student writers.
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST
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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 …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT
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This workshop guides new dissertators through strategies for managing the dissertation and employing key action plans for drafting chapters, seeking feedback, working through writing challenges, and staying motivated to cross the finish line. Virtual – …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 3:30 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT
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In this workshop, you will learn about the expectations for CVs for academic job market applications. We’ll discuss how audience, purpose, and discipline-specific conventions impact a CV’s effectiveness. In the process, we’ll review a few …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT
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This workshop gives new dissertators the opportunity to learn about the process of writing a research proposal. We’ll talk about common issues (e.g., narrowing your topic, inviting faculty to be on your committee, knowing that …
Virtual @ 5:30 pm CDT - 7:00 pm CDT
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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 …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT
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In this workshop, you will learn about what’s expected in statements of teaching philosophies for academic job applications. We’ll talk about the purpose of the statement (“What should I communicate through this document?”), its formal …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT
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In this workshop, you will learn how you can make the clearest, most direct case for how you are the best qualified candidate for an academic position. We will introduce you to effective structures and …
Virtual - A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT
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This workshop is for students applying to Masters or PhD programs in any department. We’ll explore principles for writing compelling application essays, share tips for highlighting your previous experiences, and look at example statements from …
The Writing Center 6171 Helen C. White Hall @ 1:00 pm CDT - 4:00 pm CDT
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Make progress on your humanities fellowship or grant proposal during this 3-hour drop-in opportunity at the Writing Center. Benefit from a supportive group writing environment that offers space, expert assistance, and accountability, making it easy …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT
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In this workshop, you will learn what’s expected in statements of current and future research for academic job applications. We’ll critically analyze some sample statements and consider what makes a statement effective. Virtual – A …
