Writing Workshop Week Offered for Graduate Students
A week of academic writing workshops will be offered virtually for graduate students from Monday, Oct. 8, to Friday, Oct. 15. Vernetta K. Williams, Ph.D., founder of Cultivate the Writer, will lead discussions on topics necessary for graduate student success as writers and contributors to their respective fields. The workshops include the following virtual sessions:
- Monday, Oct.11 — Meeting Faculty Research-Based Writing Expectations (5-6:30 p.m. CT)
- Tuesday, Oct.12 — Writing Productivity (5-6:30 p.m. CT)
- Wednesday, Oct.13 — Literature Review (5-6:30 p.m. CT)
- Thursday, Oct. 14 — Elements of Sound Academic Argument (5-6:30 p.m. CT)
- Friday, Oct. 15 — The Art of Revision (noon to 1:30 p.m. CT)
These sessions expand on the offerings available to current U of A graduate students through our new membership in the online Cultivate the Writer platform.
Cultivate the Writer is designed to develop scholars into proficient writers through academic writing boot camps, editing services, coaching sessions and customized writing services.
The workshops are hosted by the Office of Graduate Student Support. For more information on these virtual workshops or a Cultivate the Writer membership, email gradsupport@uark.edu.
Contacts
Laura Moix, director, Graduate Student Support
Graduate Student Support
479-575-7038,
lmoix@uark.edu
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