Past Event Category: Undergraduate Workshops
Workshops for undergraduate 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 4Crafting your Best Personal Statement for Health Professional Programs
Virtual - A Zoom link will be sent to participants Register Online!
Join this virtual panel to gain valuable tips on crafting a standout personal statement for health professional programs. You’ll receive advice from a CPHA advisor, a medical program admissions representative, a recent alum, and a Writing Center staff member. Bring your questions, there will be an open Q&A. We look forward to seeing you there. …
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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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Feb 5Crafting Abstracts for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative WorkHelen C. White Hall Room 6172 Register Online!
Does summarizing your research, scholarly, and creative projects feel intimidating? Learn to be concise while preserving the most essential information about your project in this workshop. We’ll cover how to write effective abstracts of research, scholarly, and creative undergraduate work across various fields and disciplines, from the Arts and Humanities to the Social Sciences and …
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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 …
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Apr 10Presenting Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work6191 Room, Helen C. White Hall Register Online!
Sharing your research, scholarly, and creative projects at a conference provides an opportunity to convey your ideas to a wide variety of individuals. Since this audience has a heterogeneous knowledge base regarding your topic or art form, conference presentation skills differ from those used in classroom presentations, where a shared background is assumed. This interactive …
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Apr 3Designing and Composing Effective Research PostersVirtual - 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 …
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Feb 19Demystifying Generative AI & Writing: A Guide to Critical and Intentional UseVirtual - 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 …