Past Events
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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 …
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Sep 24On the Academic Job Market: Writing Statements of Current and Future ResearchVirtual – 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 …
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Sep 19You’re Researching What? Lunch and Prep for the Three-Minute ThesisTripp 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 …
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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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Mar 10Developing and Delivering Conference PresentationsVirtual – 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.
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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 …