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Dissertation Writing Boot Camps

Monday, October 26, 2020

Join fellow dissertation writers for a week of focused writing. Dissertation Boot Camp will meet through Zoom and will be facilitated by the UNC Writing Center. Participants will set goals for the week, experiment with writing strategies, work on their … Read more

Dissertation Writing Boot Camps

Monday, October 26, 2020

Join fellow dissertation writers for a week of focused writing. Dissertation Boot Camp will meet through Zoom and will be facilitated by the UNC Writing Center. Participants will set goals for the week, experiment with writing strategies, work on their … Read more

Principles of Funding Proposal Writing

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Are you applying for funding to support your research? While every application is different, there are key qualities of a good application. This workshop describes general principles and offers strategies for writing your best proposal. Register for Principles of Funding … Read more

Responding to Reviewer Comments

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Congratulations! You have received an R&R from the journal! Now, what do you do? In this workshop, we will discuss general strategies for responding to reviewers’ comments and share some language for politely disagreeing. Register for Responding to Reviewer Comments. … Read more

Responding to Student Writing

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Do you struggle to decide what to comment on? How much to say? How to say it? How much time to spend? This workshop describes general principles and specific strategies for responding to student writing in ways that are helpful … Read more

Research Article Introductions

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

What are the components of a typical research introduction? How do writers in your discipline describe “the gap”? Bring several articles from your field and join us for a guided analysis of the structure and language of effective introductions. Register … Read more

Dissertation Writing Boot Camps

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Join fellow dissertation writers for a week of focused writing. Dissertation Boot Camp will meet through Zoom and will be facilitated by the UNC Writing Center. Participants will set goals for the week, experiment with writing strategies, work on their … Read more

Dissertation Writing Boot Camp

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Boot camp is a week-long opportunity for graduate doctoral students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies, and connect with other dissertation writers. Camps are facilitated by Writing Center staff. Choose morning or … Read more

Academic Career Series: Teaching Statements

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Participants will reflect on their own teaching practice and tailor their own teaching statement/philosophy. Key components of an effective teaching statement will be discussed. Open to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. REGISTER

Virtual Dissertation Writing Boot Camp – June 2020

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Boot camp is a week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies, and connect with other dissertation writers. Join fellow dissertation writers for a week of focused writing. Dissertation Boot … Read more