Past Event Category: Graduate Workshops
Workshops for graduate student writers.
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Oct 14Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing PracticesDr. 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 …
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Oct 1Personal Statements for Law School ApplicationsHelen 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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Sep 17Composing Confidence: Navigating Writing AnxietyDr. 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 …
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Mar 26Getting Started with Writing Your Dissertation: Dissertation Support Series, Part 2Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
This workshop supports new dissertators in getting started with dissertation writing by offering strategies for planning chapters, seeking feedback, overcoming common writing challenges, and sustaining momentum. Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. This is a virtual workshop. You’ll receive a Zoom link from the presenter on the morning of the workshop.
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Mar 12Developing and Writing the Dissertation Proposal: Dissertation Support Series, Part 1
Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
This workshop gives late-stage doctoral students 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 your proposal is preliminary) and lead a discussion about how to approach this process. We’ll explore a variety of …
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Mar 3Peace Corps Application WorkshopTBD Register Online!
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 experiences to write an effective Peace Corps motivation statement. Co-sponsored by the Peace Corps at UW–Madison.
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Oct 7On the Academic Job Market: Writing an Effective Academic CVVirtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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 samples and share strategies for drafting and strengthening your own CV. Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to …
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Oct 1On the Academic Job Market: Writing Statements of Teaching PhilosophyVirtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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 conventions (“How should I organize it? What examples should I use?”), and how to craft a statement that genuinely captures …
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Sep 30On the Academic Job Market: Composing the All-Important Academic Cover LetterVirtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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 strategies for cover letter writing. Participants will have a chance to review and discuss sample letters. Virtual – A Zoom …
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Sep 29Writing Application Essays and Statements of Purpose for Graduate SchoolVirtual - A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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 a variety of disciplines. Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. This is a virtual workshop. You’ll …