Writing Workshops Spring 2026
In this webinar, presented by writing consultant Arline Oaklee, you will learn the essential elements of APA formatting. You will also learn the core baseline principles of writing in APA, including citations, formatting, clarity, and style.
Session 1
Date: February 9, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
The dynamics of the graduate school workload are unique, and it is often a challenge to integrate academic demands into the rest of life. This workshop gives you tools to thrive during graduate school by providing time management techniques to increase efficiency, plan effectively, and achieve work-life balance. It will also touch on reading and note-taking strategies to help manage your class workload as productively and painlessly as possible.
Session 1
Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Zoom
This webinar will cover the essential elements of writing a successful grant proposal, including how to structure the application and how to highlight the value of your project. It will also include some specific tips on applying for common grants for graduate students (NEH, NSF, etc.)
Session 1
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Before you can write a great paper, you need to come up with a great question to answer. This webinar will help you get started on brainstorming an effective research question to hone your writing process. It will also provide tips on writing a strong thesis statement (the answer to your research question) as a foundation for success in your research papers.
Session 1
Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Session 2
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
The requirement to produce an abstract in different contexts typically requires meeting slightly different sets of expectations. This is the case with the two most common types: conference abstracts and journal article abstracts. Beyond just summarizing your work, a strong abstract should contextualize it within some larger academic conversation. It should also give the reader a sense of why it is worth reading your whole paper or attending your whole talk. This workshop will introduce strategies for outlining abstracts, as well as ways to adapt your abstracts for different purposes or audiences.
Session 1
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Literature reviews are one of the most important parts of graduate writing, but also one of the most misunderstood. This webinar will cover the purpose of writing a literature review, as well as providing practical advice for structure and organization. It will also give tips for synthesizing your sources through the use of annotated bibliographies and source matrices.
Session 1
Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Session 2
Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
The thesis/dissertation degree milestones can be daunting, but they don’t have to be. This webinar provides guidance to orient any graduate student to the major milestone they are tackling through practical tips that can ease the process. Additionally, this webinar features a dedicated Q & A session, so participants are encouraged to bring questions related to the thesis/dissertation process to get answers in real time.
Session 1
Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
What is the difference between revision and editing, anyways? Join this webinar to learn more about the differences between revision and editing as well as a variety of techniques for developing your work. There are multiple levels of revision ranging from organizational to content-level and this webinar helps you to approach each phase of revision effectively. Come learn strategies geared towards developing your drafts and you will leave with tips about revision and editing best practices.
Session 1
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
