Looking for information about summer workshops? Visit this page. The information below will be updated in mid-August for Fall 2022.
We offer free, non-credit workshops for undergrads, graduate and professional students, instructors, faculty, and academic staff. Workshops make it easy to learn and practice new and different approaches to writing—for a variety of writing situations. Browse our listings below and sign up.
View upcoming workshops in calendar view and other current events for the Writing Center on the UW-Madison Events calendar.
Workshops for Undergraduates
Writing Processes & Support
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Letters, Resumes, & Applications
Peer Review: Health Professions Personal Statements (virtual)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
5–6:30 p.m. CTPeer Review: Health Professions Personal Statements (virtual)
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
5–6:30 p.m. CTRésumés and Cover Letters for Undergrads (virtual)
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
4-5:30 p.m. CT
Grammar & Style
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Academic Writing Support
Paraphrase Like a Pro: How to Successfully “Use Your Own Words” (virtual)
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
4–5:30 p.m
Writing with Media
How to Email Like a Professional (virtual)
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
4–5:30 p.m CT
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.
Literature Reviews in the Sciences
Access Online Workshop Content on Kaltura
Did you take an online workshop and need a refresher? Did you miss a workshop that you wanted to attend? Subscribe to the Writing Center’s Kaltura MediaSpace page to access current workshop materials.
Workshops for Graduate & Professional Students
Writing Processes & Support
A Writer’s Retreat (virtual)
Monday, July 11, 2022
9 a.m.–1 p.m. CT
On the Academic Job Market
On the Academic Job Market: Composing the All-Important Cover Letter (virtual)
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
4–5:30 p.m CTOn the Academic Job Market: Writing Statements of Teaching Philosophy (virtual)
Monday, June 27, 2022
4-5:30 p.m. CT
Writing with Media
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Letters, Resumes, and Applications
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Dissertation & Large Project Support
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For Teaching Assistants & Instructors
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Academic Writing Support
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Grammar & Style
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Presentations
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Are you looking for workshops that you don’t see in our listings?
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 workshops@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.