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Providing writing support to students at the Graduate Center, CUNY
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Good luck to everyone @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social running in the NYC Marathon this weekend! #GCRuns #NYCRuns
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November 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The conference abstract is a crucial academic genre but it can be hard to demystify without help. Join us @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our "Writing a Conference Abstract" workshop and learn to effectively communicate your project. Scan the QR or visit our website to register: buff.ly/Ii5N6gb
Writing a Conference Abstract: Thinking of attending a conference? In this webinar we’ll talk through calls for proposals (CFPs) for graduate-school, regional, and national conferences, and discuss best practices for writing your abstract. We’ll provide examples of successful abstracts, and also look at some that failed to effectively navigate the sometimes-idiosyncratic language of a CFP to help you consider why they were unsuccessful. Ultimately, this webinar will teach you to critically read and respond to conference CFPs so you can confidently craft your abstract. Friday, November 7th @ 3 PM Register by scanning the QR code.
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Happy Monday writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! If you're interested in public writing, you might want to sign up for what's sure to be a fantastic event this Friday featuring Surekha Davies, author of Humans: A Monstrous History. Details below! Register here: tinyurl.com/bddsaav9
October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Every writer gets stuck sometimes. Join us for a workshop next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that will introduce you to strategies for getting unstuck so that you can move forward in your project. Register using the QR code or visit our website: buff.ly/hjqkyti
A key challenge that writers face is feeling stuck in a project and not knowing how to move forward. This workshop focuses on using informal writing techniques, from freewriting to visualization, to overcome some of the most common practical and emotional obstacles that arise in academic writing. The strategies we’ll discuss are versatile; they can be used for any writing project in any discipline. Everyone gets stuck. Come learn how to get unstuck and recapture your momentum! Tuesday, October 21st @ 3 PM
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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#ReadingRec: Just embarking on your graduate work @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Check out Karen Kelsky's The Professor Is In 2.0 (an updated version of her 2015 favorite coming out this fall) for tips on building your CV, attending conferences, drafting job materials, and more. buff.ly/XElK91n
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October 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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We hope your first weekend of October is delightfully cozy, writers!
October 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Applying for grants this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Sign up now for our workshop on a crucial part of the application: the summary statement. Learn more and register by scanning the QR code below or visiting our website: buff.ly/XR69Nwu
Many grant applications ask for a summary statement that makes the case for a grant proposal in a highly condensed form. Depending on the grant, this section may be called “Specific Aims,” “Executive Summary,” or something else. This section can be particularly challenging to write because (1) readers on the selection committee rely on the summary statement to make a preliminary assessment of the entire proposal, so the stakes are very high, and (2) because so much information must be packed into such a short space, so the risk of being confusing or unclear is also high. In this workshop, participants will learn how to craft a more effective summary statement by better understanding what a reviewer is looking for and prioritizing accordingly. Thursday, October 9 @ 10 AM: register here.
October 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Writers in STEM - here's a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that might be especially relevant to you hosted by GC Digital Initiatives: an Introduction to LaTeX. Register now and learn the basics of this popular typesetting system. buff.ly/4Sjlc0o
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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#ReadingRec: If you're on the job market this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social check out Kathryn Hume's "Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt: Advice for Humanities PhDs" for tips on all aspects of the process, from developing your materials to prepping for interviews.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Writers interested in the digital humanities - check out this online event from Graduate Center Digital Initiatives @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social happening today! Learn about methods, tools, and resources that might help you advance your projects! buff.ly/4bhtq2N
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September 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Want to learn about conversations in your field AND publish something along the way? Writing a book review is a great way to do both and our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social can help you do it! Scan the QR code or follow this link to register: buff.ly/jmueQxB #GCWrites #AcademicLife
Ad for "Writing a Book Review" that reads: "In graduate school, many seminars include a book review as a writing assignment, and advanced graduate students often see them as an ideal starting place for trying to get published. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the generic conventions of the book review. We will also address the rhetorical and political considerations one needs to make when critiquing senior colleagues, as well as the practicalities of getting placed in a journal. Tuesday, September 23th @ 4 PM"
September 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Check out our fall workshop line-up @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Scan the QR code or use the link to register today: buff.ly/GRkHQ8j
List of workshops with dates and times. Access this same information in a screen-reader-friendly format on the website by using the link in the post.
September 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Are you on the job market this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Register now for our workshop on the academic cover letter where we'll help you understand what readers are looking for so you can make a strong case for your candidacy. gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...
The Academic Job Cover Letter: The academic job cover letter is a crucial document in any candidate’s application material; often, it makes the first and most lasting impression on members of a search committee. In this webinar, participants will learn how to approach the writing of their cover letter in a way that makes a coherent and compelling argument about their suitability as a candidate rather than simply repeating information contained in their CV. Friday, September 12th @ 4 PM Register here: [QR code]
September 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Good morning writers! Did you hear that @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social has a new certificate supporting public-facing and community-based scholarship? We know many of you are doing amazing work in these areas. Here's the link for more details: buff.ly/9roe0Mt #PublicScholarship #WritingCommunity
August 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Arthur's off to school @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and so are we! We hope you have a fantastic first day back and look forward to seeing you this fall at the Writing Center. What to learn more about how we can help? Check out our website: buff.ly/uXoyOhO
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August 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Want to keep up with events happening @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social this fall? Take a minute to bookmark their Events page now so you can easily check back and find talks, workshops, and other programming from across the GC: buff.ly/Yna6Fb5
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August 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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If you're thinking of pursuing a PhD you might be interested in our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - "Applying to Ph.D. Programs: The Statement of Purpose." Register today by scanning the QR code below or follow this link: buff.ly/cfbksv6
Applying to Ph.D. Programs: The Statement of Purpose ad. Text reads: Among the documents one has to craft for a PhD application, the statement of purpose is one of the trickiest to get right. On the one hand, you need to demonstrate that you have some kind of research agenda already in mind. On the other hand, you aren’t a PhD student yet, so how are you supposed to know what you are going to research? This webinar helps participants understand the expectations of the readers they are writing for and how to strike a good balance between personal narrative and academic certainty.
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Want to develop your voice as a writer @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Here's a summer reading recommendation for humanities scholars that might help you get started -- Eric Hayot's The Elements of Academic Style: buff.ly/N80Vt2N
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August 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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If you're going on the job market, you might have questions about what to include in your academic cover letter @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we've got a workshop coming up that can help you understand this crucial genre! Register today: buff.ly/KJ4yGzm
The Academic Job Cover Letter: The academic job cover letter is a crucial document in any candidate’s application material; often, it makes the first and most lasting impression on members of a search committee. In this webinar, participants will learn how to approach the writing of their cover letter in a way that makes a coherent and compelling argument about their suitability as a candidate rather than simply repeating information contained in their CV. Tuesday, August 12th @ 3PM
August 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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In addition to The Writing Center, there are a lot of great resources available for students @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Here's a guide that offers an overview of the different kinds of support offered by each one: buff.ly/lBg8VOE
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July 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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If you're teaching this fall, the Chronicle has a great guide to help you start thinking about (or rethinking) your syllabus. Log in through @minareeslibrary.bsky.social to see all the tips and tricks: www-chronicle-com.ezproxy.gc.cuny.edu/article/how-... #Teaching #AcademicLife
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July 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Read any good academic books lately @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Why not write a book review? Join us next week for a workshop that will help you understand the key characteristics of the genre and provide examples to get you started. Scan the QR code below or go to our website: buff.ly/tNdZVw2
In graduate school, many seminars include a book review as a writing assignment, and advanced graduate students often see them as an ideal starting place for trying to get published. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the generic conventions of the book review. We will also address the rhetorical and political considerations one needs to make when critiquing senior colleagues, as well as the practicalities of getting placed in a journal. Wednesday, July 23 at 3:00 pm EST. Register here.
July 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Have a great weekend writers! Here's an ambitious project for those of you hitting the beach:
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July 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Looking for something to read this summer @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Check out some of these recent publications from GC writers: buff.ly/Sl4TUgT
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July 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Wishing all of our writers a happy Independence Day! Today is a great day to remember the powerful writers whose words have shaped this country's ideals, ignited change, and sparked hope even in the darkest of times. Here's one example from Frederick Douglas, read by his descendants: buff.ly/p5dNODx
July 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM