Workshop

Thursday, September 19, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Grammar Studio II: Sentence structure and punctuation

Explore the ways that words and phrases fit together. Build simple and complex sentences. Learn how to spot your own mistakes. Make your writing flow.

This four-part summer series welcomes undergraduate and graduate students at all levels of experience to explore the mechanics of English, experiment with how its pieces fit together, and practice proofreading and editing.

Thursday, September 12, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Grammar Studio I: The most common grammar trouble spots

Explore the ways that words and phrases fit together. Build simple and complex sentences. Learn how to spot your own mistakes. Make your writing flow.

This four-part summer series welcomes undergraduate and graduate students at all levels of experience to explore the mechanics of English, experiment with how its pieces fit together and practice proofreading and editing.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Say it in your own words: Paraphrase & summary for undergrads

Academic integrity requires that you paraphrase and summarize other people’s work.  Through hands-on practice, you will learn these skills and how to integrate your supporting research for improved credibility.

Please note that this workshop is for undergraduate students only.

Register for the workshop through WCONLINE.

Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Graduate Literature Reviews B: Writing it

You already know about the Matrix Method from Literature Review Part A and have completed one.  Now in Part B, learn to situate your research within the body of existing related scholarship.  Bring your completed matrix and your ideas for how best to organize and present the research so that it meshes with your own contribution to the field.

Register for the workshop through WCONLINE.

Monday, October 1, 2018 11:59 pm - 11:59 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Faculty Writing Group deadline

Are you interested in joining a community of writers who keep each other accountable, give and receive feedback, and discuss their writing goals, challenges and strategies?

Our eight-week Faculty Writing Group takes place on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30, right after the Faculty Writing Café, from October 17 to December 5, 2018. Complete the Google form by October 1 to register!

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, April 18, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, April 19, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Dissertation Boot Camp

Stop stalling. Start writing.

Dissertation Boot Camp is designed to help dissertation writers get a jump start on meeting their writing goals.

PhD and masters students are welcomed to apply.
Please note that Engineering students writing their dissertation proposals are invited to apply.

Friday, April 6, 2018 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Friday, April 13, 2018 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Speak like a scholar

Learn to speak about your research with confidence!

Whether you are giving a conference presentation, a job talk, or defending your dissertation, as a graduate student you need to be able to speak with authority and knowledge about your research area, respond to questions, and engage in scholarly debate.

Speak like a Scholar is designed to help doctoral students develop their voices as independent scholars and give effective academic presentations with confidence.

This three-day workshop will take place over three weeks: