At the Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab, we provide writing and presenting support to all URI doctoral and master’s students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting assistant professors to foster continuing development of academic and professional skills necessary to succeed in graduate programs and academic or professional careers.
New!! For guidance on developing a project idea and on preparing to apply for grant funding, URI offers a Grant Writing Tool in Brightspace for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. Once enrolled, users can work at their own pace and use whichever modules are appropriate to the stage of their project. The tool assumes no prior experience. Once you register, the Grad Writing and Presenting Lab will provide you access to the Grant Writing Tool Brightspace module. Once you review the module, make an appointment with the GWPL to help you draft and perfect your grant application. Register here!
Our trained, peer consultants are available to meet with students to enhance both writing and presentation skills. In appointments, you can expect to work with knowledgeable, thoughtful peers that will help you gain confidence in the writing and presenting process! We provide support and constructive feedback on:
Writing:
- Theses/Dissertations
- Job Application Materials (CV/Resumes, Cover letters, Personal Statements, Research/Teaching Statements, etc.)
- Manuscripts
- Class assignments
- And more!
Presentations:
- Thesis/Dissertation defenses
- Proposals
- Class projects
- Seminar talks
- Conference posters/presentations
- Confidence in presenting your work
- And more!
For all projects, our tutors will work with you at any stage of the process whether you need help brainstorming ideas and organizing your thoughts or polishing your final presentation or paper!
CURRENT TERM:
Congratulations to the newest graduates! The GWPL is open for summer tutoring in June and July with in-person and online appointments available.
***If you are an undergraduate student, please visit the Undergraduate Writing Center located at Room 009, Roosevelt Hall and online.***
