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Spring 2025 Events
Workshops
Developing Confidence in the Writing Process: January 29th, 1-2PM. This workshop will focus on building confidence in one’s writing. Almost all graduate students experience feelings of anxiety and frustration when it comes to writing. How can you distinguish your words and ideas from previously published scholars? How can you develop confidence in your own insights and perspectives? Senior Graduate Writing Consultant and English PhD Candidate Tia Hines will lead this Graduate Writing Center workshop on overcoming writing anxiety and developing confidence in your writing process. Register here!
Citation Management: Feb. 3, 11AM-12PM. As graduate students, we are constantly reviewing literature. Citation Managers can keep us organized and ease the process of citing work! Join us for our Citation Management workshop on February 3rd at 11AM to learn more!
Drafting your Abstract for the URI Graduate Conference: Feb. 13, 12PM-1PM. Are you submitting an abstract for URI’s Graduate Symposium? Join us on February 13th at 12 PM for an abstract writing workshop! We will provide tips and tricks to effectively summarize your research and attract an audience.
Creating Job Documents for Academic Track Positions: Feb. 27th, 2-3PM. Are you applying to an academic position? Applying to a job in academia rather than industry may require unique application materials. Join us via zoom on February 27th at 2PM! In this workshop, we will go over various academic job documents including CVs, Research Statements, Teaching Statements, and Diversity Statements.
Creating Job Documents for Industry Track Positions: Mar. 5th, 2-3PM. Applying to industry jobs can be a very new experience for graduate students. In our workshop on March 5th at 2PM, we will review the Resume and Cover Letter and provide you all with techniques to make you an attractive candidate! Register here!
Preparing your Conference Poster: Mar. 25th, 2-3PM. Now that your abstract has been accepted, how do you prepare a conference poster highlighting your work? Join us on March 25th at 2PM for advice on constructing your poster for conferences like the URI Graduate Conference and the International Graduate Student Symposium.
Addressing the Blank Page: Apr. 15th, 2-3PM. Do you struggle to actually start writing? Many writers, at all levels, do! In this workshop, we will address the feared “blank page”. We will give you tips and techniques to start writing and establishing writing habits. Join us on April 15th at 2 PM to jumpstart your projects!
An Introduction to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program: May 8th, 2-3PM. Interested in applying for NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program? Consider attending this information session where we will discuss the program and how to prepare a strong application. Join us via zoom on May 8th at 2 PM. Register here!
Writing Retreats
Join us this semester on the Narragansett Bay Campus for our writing retreats! We offer a quiet space where you can come work on your writing projects. While you work, we will have coffee/tea and pastries available. Also, writing tutors will be available to answer any questions you may have about different pieces you are working on. No registration required!
February 14th, 9AM-2PM: Large Conference Room, Coastal Institute Building, Narragansett Bay Campus
April 25th, 9AM-2PM:Large Conference Room, Coastal Institute Building, Narragansett Bay Campus
Spring 2025 Writing Groups
Dissertation/Thesis Proposal Writing Group
Proposals are a key part of the work for graduate students across all fields and a critical step in the initial stage of the research process. Participants in this writing group will make progress on their own proposal while strengthening their writing skills through an iterative peer and self-revision process. Throughout the semester, this group will meet for four (4) one-hour synchronous group sessions plus at least one (1) one-on-one meeting with a Graduate Writing Center (GWC) writing consultant. We will also utilize Eli Review to provide asynchronous feedback on each other’s drafts throughout the semester. This group will meet Mondays at 5pm starting on January 27th. Sign-up here!
Contact us via email at gradwritingcenter@etal.uri.edu to learn more about our writing groups!