The Writing Center offers free workshops for all writers at UW-Madison!
A tool bag of writing support for undergraduate and graduate students, post docs, faculty, and academic staff writers!
Programs are designed around writing processes and strategies with topics on: job searches; visual media and presentations; grant applications; personal statements and CVs; dissertations and academic research practices; and more.
Virtual, In-person, and hybrid modalities to meet you where you are!
Register for each event online with your wisc.edu email address.
Workshop Calendars
All Writers
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Oct15
How to Make Your Presentation Slides Clear and Dynamic @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual - online Register Online!
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Oct23
Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing Practices @ 2:00 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Undergraduate Writers
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Sep26
Personal Statements for Law School Applications @ 5:30 pm CDT - 7:00 pm CDT Virtual Register Online!
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Oct02
Writing Application Essays and Statements of Purpose for Graduate School @ 6:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT Virtual - A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct15
How to Make Your Presentation Slides Clear and Dynamic @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual - online Register Online!
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Oct23
Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing Practices @ 2:00 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Graduate Writers
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Sep24
On the Academic Job Market: Composing the All-Important Academic Cover Letter @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Sep26
Personal Statements for Law School Applications @ 5:30 pm CDT - 7:00 pm CDT Virtual Register Online!
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Sep27
You're Researching What? Lunch and Prep for the Three-Minute Thesis @ 11:00 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct01
On the Academic Job Market: Writing Statements of Teaching Philosophy @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct01
On the Academic Job Market: Writing Statements of Current and Future Research @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct02
Writing Application Essays and Statements of Purpose for Graduate School @ 6:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT Virtual - A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct07
On the Academic Job Market: Writing an Effective Academic CV @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct08
On the Academic Job Market: Writing Diversity Statements @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct09
Getting Your Dissertation off the Ground, Part 1: The Proposal @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct10
Developing and Delivering Conference Presentations @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct15
How to Make Your Presentation Slides Clear and Dynamic @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual - online Register Online!
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Oct16
Writing and Wellness in Grad School: Navigating the Emotional and Psychological Components of the Writing Process @ 4:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct17
Getting Your Dissertation off the Ground, Part 2: Writing the First Chapter @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Oct23
Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing Practices @ 2:00 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Asynchronous Workshops
Asynchronous Workshops
Asynchronous workshops are a great way to actively learn and practice your skills at your own pace. The Writing Center currently offers two Asynchronous Workshops. Access them at any time at the links below.
Access Online Workshop Content on Kaltura
Materials from select workshops are available on our Kaltura Channel, available here:
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Workshops for Faculty & Instructors
The Writing Across the Curriculum Program offers workshops for all levels of instructors, across all subject areas. We welcome new faculty members, long-time faculty members, and current teaching assistants at these workshops. [link to the For Instructors/Workshops page]
Request a New Workshop
Is there a workshop you’d like to see the Writing Center offer? Please send your request to reception@writing.wisc.edu.
Workshops Available Upon Request
Are you a faculty member, instructor, or program coordinator looking for a workshop for your class or group? Request a workshop or other types of class visits.