Communication

All writers agree: drafting is hard. By “drafting,” we mean that blank-page moment between research and initial draft, when most sentences are being composed...

Many dissertations, research proposals, and articles require a literature review. But many grad students get stuck on this deceptively simple genre of...

“There are only two types of speakers in the world: the nervous and the liars.”–Mark Twain. Speaking to an audience is important for your professional life...

Are you looking to fast-track your summer writing? While there are many benefits to a steady writing practice, a writing sprint can provide the push you need...

Getting your summer off to a strong start requires knowing where you want to go and how you plan on getting there. This interactive clinic will provide...

Do you ever envy a presenter’s slick presentation? Do you wish you could convey your data simply and tell a great story that engages your audience? Join us...

Preparing to take your Comprehensive Exams? Knowing what questions to ask—and who to turn to—will help you navigate the process of this important milestone...

Are you looking to fast-track your summer writing? While there are many benefits to a steady writing practice, a writing sprint can provide the push you need...

Do you have ambitious writing plans for the summer? Maybe you’re tackling your comprehensive exams, drafting or revising an article for publication, or...

Writing plays a central role in sharing research and ideas in academia, yet it frequently becomes a source of worry and isolation for graduate students. This...

Determining a field or concentration for your research may be easy enough, but how do you transform a topic of interest into a specific and compelling...

Are you looking for tips on how to tame your reading list and take efficient notes on what you’ve read? In this workshop we will break the reading and...