Graduate Student Workshops
All workshops will take place in the Young Research Library Presentation Room (Room 11348)
Monday, June 27th, 12:45–2:15pm
Getting Started on the Dissertation
This workshop will focus on identifying and improving dissertation structure. We will examine common dissertation structures and discuss strategies for improving organization and flow both within and across articles/chapters of the dissertation. We will also discuss writing process in the sciences, project management, and time management strategies. Please bring an outline of your dissertation or dissertation proposal if you have one. Recommended for people working on their dissertation proposal and people at the early stages of writing their dissertation articles/chapters, but all are welcome.
Tuesday, June 28th, 12:45–2:00pm
Strategies for Writing Scientific Papers
This workshop will focus on strategies for self-editing structure and style in scientific writing. We will review in depth tactics for improving flow, clarity, and conciseness, as well as general tips for healthy writing. Recommended for people at all writing stages.
Wednesday, June 29th, 12:45–2:15pm
Writing the Sciences Dissertation
This workshop will focus on writing the final dissertation components, including global introduction and background sections, global conclusions, and abstracts. We will also discuss strategies for editing and integrating articles/chapters. We will be focusing on dissertations structured as a compilation of articles, but writing strategies are applicable to other thesis types. If you have started writing global introduction or conclusion chapters, we encourage you to bring them with you. Recommended for people approaching the final stages of their dissertation writing, but all are welcome.
Thursday, June 30th, 12:45–1:45pm
Writing Groups: Types, Logistics, and Benefits
This workshop will cover best practices for organizing your own writing groups and giving peer review feedback on the writing of colleagues.
Monday, June 27th, 12:45–2:15pm
Getting Started on the Dissertation
This workshop will focus on identifying and improving dissertation structure. We will examine common dissertation structures and discuss strategies for improving organization and flow both within and across articles/chapters of the dissertation. We will also discuss writing process in the sciences, project management, and time management strategies. Please bring an outline of your dissertation or dissertation proposal if you have one. Recommended for people working on their dissertation proposal and people at the early stages of writing their dissertation articles/chapters, but all are welcome.
Tuesday, June 28th, 12:45–2:00pm
Strategies for Writing Scientific Papers
This workshop will focus on strategies for self-editing structure and style in scientific writing. We will review in depth tactics for improving flow, clarity, and conciseness, as well as general tips for healthy writing. Recommended for people at all writing stages.
Wednesday, June 29th, 12:45–2:15pm
Writing the Sciences Dissertation
This workshop will focus on writing the final dissertation components, including global introduction and background sections, global conclusions, and abstracts. We will also discuss strategies for editing and integrating articles/chapters. We will be focusing on dissertations structured as a compilation of articles, but writing strategies are applicable to other thesis types. If you have started writing global introduction or conclusion chapters, we encourage you to bring them with you. Recommended for people approaching the final stages of their dissertation writing, but all are welcome.
Thursday, June 30th, 12:45–1:45pm
Writing Groups: Types, Logistics, and Benefits
This workshop will cover best practices for organizing your own writing groups and giving peer review feedback on the writing of colleagues.