Winter Term Dates for our On-Campus Writing Retreat
There are two upcoming opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to write in community at our Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish writing retreat.
We’ll use the proven Pomodoro method to structure writing sessions, with built-in breaks to rest, reset, and connect with fellow researchers. Whether you’re working on a dissertation chapter, research article, or research proposal, these on-campus days of dedicated, distraction-free writing time will help you move all your projects forward.
Upcoming Dates: September 24 and October 28
Times: 10am to 3pm
Location: IKBLC, Level 3, Peña Room
Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
If the retreat is fully booked, please added yourself to the waitlist as spots are likely to open up.
Click the links below to book your spot.
Writing for Graduate Success Workshop Series
Join us this fall for a complete guide to academic writing for graduate students. Running from September through October, our Writing for Graduate Success series provides the building blocks of academic writing, from first-year foundations to advanced strategies.
Introduction to Research Writing: September 16 at 12pm
Using research-informed frameworks, examples from published studies, and guided mini-exercises, we break down the logic and core features of successful academic writing.
Mastering the Literature Review: September 23 at 12pm
Through guided analysis of peer-reviewed articles, you’ll learn how to identify patterns in the literature, map scholarly debates, and build a compelling narrative that supports your research direction.
Advanced Citation Strategies in Academic Writing: October 7 at 12pm
Explore how to use citations strategically to position your voice, build credibility, and develop a compelling research narrative.
Flow in Academic Writing: October 14 at 12pm
Flow is one of the most valued—and least well-defined—qualities in academic writing. Examine sentence-level and sentence-to-sentence strategies for creating clarity, cohesion, and momentum in academic writing.
Common Academic Expressions: October 21 at 12pm
Build a repertoire of common academic expressions that can help you write with greater fluency and precision.