Graduate Writing Center
Upcoming Events
Strategies for Writing Longer Literature Reviews
Wed 4/16 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
Presenter: Marilyn Gray, Graduate Writing Center Director. This workshop will cover strategies for writing longer literature reviews for theses, dissertations, proposals, and review papers. The workshop will also address organizational approaches...
Online Mindful Writing Retreat (1st of 4 Sessions)
Wed 4/23 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
An Introduction to Publishing Journal Articles (Sciences and Social Sciences Focus)
Thu 4/24 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM PDT RSVP
Thinking about preparing an article manuscript for submission? This workshop will focus on the aspects of the process of getting an article published that most differ from other graduate writing projects, such as selecting appropriate journals and...
An Introduction to Publishing Journal Articles (Qualitative, Humanities Focus)
Tue 4/29 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
Thinking about preparing an article manuscript for submission? This workshop will focus on the aspects of the process of getting an article published that most differ from other graduate writing projects, such as selecting appropriate journals and...
Online Mindful Writing Retreat (2nd of 4 Sessions)
Wed 4/30 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Public Speaking in Academia
Wed 5/7 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop introduces the genres of public speaking in academia, ranging from teaching lectures to conference papers to job talks. The workshop includes suggested strategies as well as hands-on practice.
Online Mindful Writing Retreat (3rd of 4 Sessions)
Fri 5/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Expanding Your Audience: How to Publish Outside Academia
Thu 5/15 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
Where can your writing and research interests go beyond a field-specific journal article or academic conference presentation? Writing for non-academic publications offers graduate students the opportunity to flex their creative muscles and develop a...
Online Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (4th of 4 Sessions)
Fri 5/16 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Dissertation 101
Wed 5/21 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
Presenter: Marilyn Gray, Director, Graduate Writing Center This workshop will give an overview of the dissertation requirement in terms of structure, process, and role in one's career trajectory. The workshop will address the dissertation from...
Getting Started on the Dissertation (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Related Fields)
Thu 5/22 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
Presenter: Marilyn Gray, Director, Graduate Writing Center. This workshop gives an overview of organization, time management, writing process issues and writing strategies. Recommended for people in the early stages of the dissertation, but useful...
Telling Your New American Story: Applying to the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Thu 5/29 • 6PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide guidance on preparing a competitive application for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (https://www.pdsoros.org/), which provides up to $90K in support for graduate students from migrant backgrounds....