Past Event Category: Graduate Workshops

Workshops for graduate student writers.

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  • Sep 24
    On the Academic Job Market: Writing Statements of Current and Future Research

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

    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 Zoom URL will be sent to participants. This is a virtual workshop. You’ll receive a Zoom link from the presenter on …

  • Sep 19
    You’re Researching What? Lunch and Prep for the Three-Minute Thesis

    Tripp Commons, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street Register Online!

    Communicating your research to a non-specialist audience is an essential career skill, whether you’re preparing for job interviews, networking at a conference, or just trying to explain to family and friends what you do with your time. This workshop, sponsored by the Writing Center and the Graduate School Office of Professional Development, will help graduate …

  • Designing and Composing Effective Research Posters for Undergraduate Students
    Apr 3
    Designing and Composing Effective Research Posters

    Virtual - a Zoom link will be sent to participants Register Online!

    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 communicates its message through both written composition and captivating design. You’ll be introduced to basic design concepts, learn about the …

    Designing and Composing Effective Research Posters for Undergraduate Students
  • Developing and Delivering Conference Presentations
    Mar 10
    Developing and Delivering Conference Presentations

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

    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 is a virtual workshop. You’ll receive a Zoom link from the presenter on the morning of the workshop.

    Developing and Delivering Conference Presentations
  • Feb 19
    Demystifying Generative AI & Writing: A Guide to Critical and Intentional Use

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

    Unsure how to navigate the new genAI landscape (i.e. Chatgpt or Microsoft’s Copilot)? Receiving mixed messages from instructors about AI use in writing assignments? Wondering if/when/how to use genAI for a class? In this workshop, we’ll explore some of the moral and ethical issues posed by generative AI and discuss how it can support or …

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