Graduate Writing Center
Upcoming Events
Public Speaking in Academia - ONLINE (for graduate/professional students)
Wed 4/22 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM 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 to improve your presentation skills.
Mindful Writing Retreat - ONLINE (for graduate and professional students)
Fri 4/24 • 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 the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be remotely conducted via Zoom.
Expanding Your Audience: How to Publish Outside Academia (ONLINE)
Wed 4/29 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM 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 broader audience for their work. This workshop will help orient students within the world of non-academic writing, providing guidance on where to publish, how to translate complex ideas for a general audience and strategies for writing a pitch letter to a non-academic publication.
Mindful Writing Retreat - ONLINE (for graduate and professional students)
Mon 5/4 • 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 the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be remotely conducted via Zoom.
Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview)
Wed 5/6 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will describe literature reviews across multiple contexts and genres. The workshop will also cover strategies and best practices for note-taking, preparatory steps, writing process issues, and organization.
Strategies for Writing Longer Literature Reviews - ONLINE (for graduate and professional students)
Thu 5/7 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing longer literature reviews for theses, dissertations, proposals, and review papers. The workshop will also address organizational approaches and writing process issues.
Telling Your New American Story: Applying to the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Thu 5/14 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM 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. Specifically, this workshop will focus on writing strategies for telling your New American story in a compelling, creative, and empowering way. We will brainstorm and begin drafting application components during the session. Although the application is not due until October 2026, we recommend getting started on your application essays well in advance, to allow for multiple drafts and revision.
Applying for the NIH Training Fellowship
Tue 5/19 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover the application process and required components of an NIH NRSA application. We will discuss preparation, documents required, and writing strategies for the F31, but the F30 and F32 are very similar. We will also address how to find appropriate materials/resources for a complete application.
Dissertation 101 - ONLINE (for graduate and professional students)
Thu 5/21 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PDT RSVP
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 multiple angles to deepen attendees' understanding of decisions and choices around the planning and execution of the dissertation.
Mindful Writing Retreat - ONLINE (for graduate and professional students)
Fri 5/22 • 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 the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be remotely conducted via Zoom.
Getting Started on the Dissertation (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Related Fields)
Wed 5/27 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PDT RSVP
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 for all stages.