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Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab<\/h2>

Master Writing and Presenting at Every Stage in your career!
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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Time Management for Grad Students<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, October 6, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., via Zoom<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever wished there were extra hours in the day? In this 30-minute workshop, we will introduce time management strategies and help you identify approaches that might work for you so you will be better prepared to make each day a productive one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>URI Engineering & STEM Career Fair<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, October 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Ryan Center Arena, in-person<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join us to meet representatives from companies and organizations who are actively seeking students like you! Learn about opportunities for internships, jobs, & fellowships in fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and more! Register HERE<\/a> on Handshake. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>From Sources to Citations: APA Style and Zotero<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, October 13, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, via Zoom<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Hosted by Molly Robinson<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Properly citing sources is an essential part of graduate research and writing, but managing citations and bibliographies can be challenging. Whether you\u2019re new to academic writing, looking for a refresher on APA style, or hoping to find a better way to organize your research, this workshop will provide practical tools and strategies for managing your sources and citations. We\u2019ll discuss when and how to cite sources using APA style, explore best practices for creating bibliographies and reference lists, and introduce Zotero, a free citation management tool that can help you organize your research and streamline the citation process. You\u2019ll leave with a better understanding of APA citation practices and resources to help you manage your sources more efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5 – 6:30 p.m.,\nGreat Room, Roosevelt Hall\n(In-Person)<\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Maximize Your Value: Salary Negotiation Strategies for Today’s Job Market<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, October 15, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Great Room, Roosevelt Hall (In-Person)<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t leave money or benefits on the table! Whether you are an undergraduate preparing for your first entry-level role or a graduate student stepping into an advanced position, this session will give you the tools to confidently advocate for yourself. You will learn how to benchmarking your market value, evaluate the full worth of a total compensation package (including benefits and bonuses), and practice scripts and strategies needed to handle counter-offers professionally. Leave with the confidence to say “yes” to the right offer and secure the pay you deserve. Register HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11 a.m. – 12 p.m.,\nvia Zoom<\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Overcoming Writer\u2019s Block<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, October 20, 11 a.m.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> – 12 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, via Zoom<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Hosted by Tia Hines<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Do you struggle to start writing\u2014or find yourself waiting for inspiration, motivation, or the \u201cright\u201d time to begin? Many writers, at all levels, experience writer\u2019s block, whether they\u2019re facing a blank page, feeling overwhelmed by a large project, or worrying that their writing isn\u2019t \u201cgood enough.\u201d In this workshop, we\u2019ll explore practical strategies for getting started, organizing your ideas, and making steady progress on your writing. We\u2019ll discuss techniques for overcoming the blank page, creating effective outlines and project plans, developing sustainable writing routines, and managing your time and expectations. Whether you\u2019re working on a seminar paper, research project, presentation, or thesis\/dissertation, you\u2019ll leave with concrete strategies to make the writing process more manageable\u2014and to help you move from thinking about writing to actually writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Kick Off<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, October 20, 4:30 – 5 p.m., via Zoom<\/strong>
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Learn about this fun way to compete for up to $1,000 in prizes, improve your research communication skills, and gain recognition for you and your work. Our 2026 winners will be there to get you excited about participating in this competition. Our 2024 3MT winner, Sarah Davis, PhD Candidate won regionals and competed at Nationals. You can too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Introduction to Equitable and Inclusive Teaching<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12 – 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, via Zoom<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Associate Dean and Professor of Education Annemarie Vaccaro will provide insight into and best practices for equitable and inclusive teaching. This seminar can be taken alone or be counted toward the Equitable and Inclusive Teaching & Pedagogy Badge Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Presentation Technology and Design<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, October 27, 5 – 6 p.m., via Zoom<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A well designed and delivered presentation makes a good impression. Join us to learn about constructing an impactful presentation and how to make great visuals to go along with it. No artistic skill required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>GSO Blue Economy & Ocean Careers Virtual Career Fair<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, October 28, 1pm – 4pm, Virtual<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography for the Blue Economy & Ocean Careers Virtual Career Fair, connecting students and alumni with employers, organizations, and agencies shaping the future of our oceans, coasts, and marine industries. Register HERE<\/a> on Handshake. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>From the Hiring Table: Insights from the Public Sector (Brown\/URI)<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, November 4, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m., via Zoom<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Are you curious as to how employers actually evaluate candidates, and what helps applicants stand out? Join this program, hosted by Brown University and the University of Rhode Island (URI), for a virtual employer panel of hiring profefssionals who will give students a behind-the-scenes look at the interviewing process from the employer perspective.
This session will spotlight 4 Public Sector agencies<\/strong> who will share behind-the-scenes insights on how students can make strong impressions through effective storytelling and personal branding during the interview process. REGISTER HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>AI and Grad Writing<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, November 10, 12 – 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, via Zoom
Hosted by Jordan Scott<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many students have come to rely on generative artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT) for their writing. While AI can make writing easy, it can also make it bland, uninspired, and easy for a reader to recognize as AI generated. In this session, we will talk about how to put your human voice back into your writing and improve its structure. In this workshop, we will navigate the \u201cdo\u2019s and dont\u2019s\u201d of graduate writing and AI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Presenting Your Scientific Poster<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, November 17, 3 – 4 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, via Zoom
Hosted by Molly Robinso<\/em>n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As a graduate student, you\u2019ll often present your research at a conference or showcase. In this session, learn tips and strategies for what to say and how to effectively present your scientific poster to scholars in your field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>URI Health & Human Services Career Fair<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, November 18, 11am – 2pm, Ryan Center (In-Person)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Explore internship, employment, research, and experiential learning opportunities at the expanded Health & Human Services Career Fair. Meet employers recruiting students for clinical and non-clinical roles across healthcare, nursing, pharmacy, biology and life sciences, psychology, human development and family studies, community health, social services, and many other related fields. Register HERE<\/a> on Handshake. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2:00 – 3:30 p.m.,\n250 Pastore Hall (In-Person)<\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Craft Your Research Elevator Pitch: Create a Clear and Compelling Introduction to Your Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, November 18, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., 250 Pastore Hall (In-Person)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re networking, meeting potential collaborators, interviewing for jobs, or preparing for competitions such as Three Minute Thesis (3MT), you’ll benefit from having a concise and engaging way to describe your research, scholarship, or creative work. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Sunshine Menezes will help you develop and refine a brief summary that highlights the significance of your work and captures your audience’s attention. Come prepared to practice, receive feedback, and leave with a stronger research elevator pitch. Pizza will be served! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Providence Writing Retreat<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, December 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., <\/em><\/strong>
RINEC – Seminar Room 332, in-person <\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Do you need some late-semester accountability to work on a writing project? A term paper, dissertation chapter, or perhaps even make a plan for using your summer break effectively? Join us for some or all of this jam session where you can bring any writing project and come work in a space with like-minded students! Coffee, tea, and light continental breakfast fare will be provided. No registration is required, but please consider signing up so we can anticipate how much food to order. If you have any questions while you\u2019re writing, a Graduate Writing & Presenting Lab consultant will be available to chat with you. Register HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note:<\/strong> the area around RINEC in Providence has street parking, but there are no commuter lots for URI students. RINEC does however have its own paid parking garage at 330 Eddy Street (South Street Landing Garage) just behind the South Street Landing building on the same side. There are a few different parking garages in the area\u2014the correct garage has large black & white historical photos on the outside & is located on the same side of Eddy Street as SSL. Additionally, when you arrive at RINEC, you may need to check in at the front security desk to let them know you are there to attend a writing retreat. <\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fall 2026 Writing Groups<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Thesis\/Dissertation Proposal Writing Group<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Four sessions
Weekly on Wednesdays from September 16 through October 7.
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.<\/em>
This writing group will take place entirely online.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Participants in this writing group will make progress on their dissertation\/thesis proposal while strengthening writing skills through an iterative peer and self-revision process. We will spend our four sessions breaking down sections from the official Graduate School guidelines<\/a> into digestible group discussions. These four topic-of-the-day meetings will include 1) Title of the Study + Statement of the Problem, 2)
Justification for and Significance of the Study, 3) Methodology or Procedures, and 4)
Resources Required + Literature Cited in the Proposal. Beyond reviewing these various required formatting sections in detail, we will also spend some time generating writing and sharing progress updates with each other. This group will meet for 90-minute synchronous group sessions via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) Writing Group<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Four sessions
Weekly on Mondays from September 21 through October 12.
4 – 6 p.m.<\/em>
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Are you interested in applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP)<\/a>? Since 1952, the program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master\u2019s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Consider joining our writing and accountability group this fall, where we will work on generating and editing important application components such as your Graduate Research Plan and Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement. Please note:<\/strong> this writing group is intended for those who will be first-year graduate students (master\u2019s or PhD level) at the start of the Fall 2026 semester (graduate students in their second year or beyond are ineligible). If you will be an undergraduate junior or senior in the Fall 2026 semester who is open to working with graduate students and giving\/receiving graduate-level feedback, please also consider signing up. Please also note:<\/strong> applicants must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, national, or a permanent resident (\u201cgreen-card\u201d holder).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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October 2026 Events Time Management for Grad Students Tuesday, October 6, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., via Zoom Have you ever wished there were extra hours in the day? In this 30-minute workshop, we will introduce time management strategies and help you identify approaches that might work for you so you will be better prepared […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4928,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4928"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19349"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24850,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19349\/revisions\/24850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}