Workshops for graduate student writers.
Bascom Hall, Room 55 @ 5:00 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST
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Co-led by a Writing Center instructor and Peace Corps recruiter, this workshop will take you through the Peace Corps application process, briefly discuss the expectations of a federal résumé, and help you draw on your …
Disability Cultural Center @ 1:00 pm CST - 2:30 pm CST
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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 …
Hybrid - Helen C White 6162 and online through Zoom @ 3:00 pm CST - 4:30 pm CST
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If you need to create a research poster, this workshop is for you! This workshop will be presented in partnership with UW-Madison’s DesignLab. In it, you’ll discover how to create a research poster that clearly …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 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. @ 2:00 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT
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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, …
Virtual - online @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT
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On their own, oral presentations can sometimes feel dry and underwhelming. This workshop digs into how using slides to emphasize key points can enhance your presentation by making it more dynamic, interesting, and compelling. We …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT
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This workshop will hone your skills for planning, organizing, and delivering presentations for scholarly audiences, including incorporating visual aids and preparing for the Q&A. Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. This …
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 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 – 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 diversity statements for academic job applications. We will talk about how to write a diversity statement that demonstrates to search committees how your teaching, research, …
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 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 …
