If you're interested in doing archival research but don't know where to start @minareeslibrary.bsky.social has an online workshop at 2pm today that can help you do just that! Learn more and register on their website:
Happy National Poetry Month! We are celebrating the work of faculty, students, alumni, and visiting artists whose writing and scholarship bring new poetry to the world or advance understanding of poetry and poets www.gc.cuny.edu/news/poets-a...
![Flyer for The Anatomy of a Good Hook with a background of criss-crossed multi-color strings and black text on a solid yellow background reading as follows: When drafting a seminar paper, dissertation chapter, or article, many writers know that they want to start with “a good hook.” But what makes a hook good? And how do you know for sure that it will hook your intended reader? In this workshop, we’ll consider a range of examples to help you unpack and understand the core elements that make a hook successful.
Friday, April 24 @ 10AM
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Flyer for The Anatomy of a Good Hook with a background of criss-crossed multi-color strings and black text on a solid yellow background reading as follows: When drafting a seminar paper, dissertation chapter, or article, many writers know that they want to start with “a good hook.” But what makes a hook good? And how do you know for sure that it will hook your intended reader? In this workshop, we’ll consider a range of examples to help you unpack and understand the core elements that make a hook successful. Friday, April 24 @ 10AM Register here: [QR code]
Writing can be a lot like fishing @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - success often depends on having the right hook! Learn how to capture your reader's attention at our workshop this week. Register with the QR code below or visit our website: buff.ly/mZ6TYel
#WritingTip: Trying to figure out what you're actually arguing in a piece of writing? Read through your draft and highlight every place where you make a claim. Reread all of those moments and do some freewriting to synthesize your ideas and find the shared throughline.
It's not too late to register for tomorrow's workshop on Taking Smarter Notes @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Learn more and register on our website:
Time is running out to see Central Park's cherry blossoms this year! Take a #WritingBreak this weekend and check out the blossoms in these locations:
If you're on the job market, be sure to check out the Job Boards and Search Engines Database from @careerplangc.bsky.social to find opportunites that are a good fit. Then, when you're ready, set up a Writing Center appointment to get help with your job materials:
Do you do archival research? @gc-dh.bsky.social and @minareeslibrary.bsky.social have an event coming up that you won't want to miss! Learn more about "'Let's Archive It!' Three CUNY Archivists on What it Means to Steward Collections" and register here:
The 2027-28 Fulbright award cycle is now open @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and the Writing Center is here to help you prepare your application materials! Learn more about the Fulbright and other fellowship opportunites on the GC's "Current Fellowship Opportunites" website:
#WritingTip: If your writing routine feels a bit stale and motivation is ebbing, mix things up! Spring is a great time to find a sunny new writing spot, grab a notebook and write outdoors, or try a new tea or coffee blend (maybe something floral?). Sometimes a small change makes a big difference.
![Flyer for "Taking Smarter Notes" with the Writing Center logo at the top and black text on a yellow background reading: Many people take notes in ways that just don’t help them enough, or function only for their current project. This webinar introduces participants to a note-taking system called the Zettelkasten method that can serve as a life-long research and learning companion. It’s a way to take and store notes so that the ideas you develop over your entire career are always at hand. Whether you’re taking courses, reading for orals, or already writing your thesis or dissertation, this webinar offers a system that will help you take smarter notes.
Tuesday, April 14 @ 10AM
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Flyer for "Taking Smarter Notes" with the Writing Center logo at the top and black text on a yellow background reading: Many people take notes in ways that just don’t help them enough, or function only for their current project. This webinar introduces participants to a note-taking system called the Zettelkasten method that can serve as a life-long research and learning companion. It’s a way to take and store notes so that the ideas you develop over your entire career are always at hand. Whether you’re taking courses, reading for orals, or already writing your thesis or dissertation, this webinar offers a system that will help you take smarter notes. Tuesday, April 14 @ 10AM Register here: [QR code]
Note-taking is a vital skill for academic writers, but one that's not often taught. Join us @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for Taking Smarter Notes! We'll share a note-taking system intended to help you think across writing projects. Register with the QR code or visit our website: buff.ly/FQ4dWew
Reading for pleasure can be a great #WritingBreak so this weekend to celebrate the start of National Poetry Month we're sharing a poem from Claude McKay titled "After the Winter."
#ReadingRec: Pursuing an academic career can be rewarding, but the job market is challenging and choosing a different path is an option. If you're considering alternatives, Christopher L. Caterine's Leaving Academic offers some practical advice that can help with that decision:
Missed our workshop on conference abstracts @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Check out our resources on choosing and preparing an abstract on our Writing Resources page:
#WritingTip: When applying for a conference, crafting a strong abstract starts with reading the CFP with an eye towards keywords you can use to reframe your project in relation to the organizer's goals. This might mean rethinking your work in relation to themes you don't typically address.
It's not too late to register for Writing a Conference Abstract @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social! For those who already registered, note that we have an updated link. Head to our website to reregister to make sure you end up in the right Zoom room: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...
Here's a great #WritingBreak that will be running through July: the Sovereign Acts III exhibit hosted by the James Gallery. From curator Wanda Nanibush, it "explores Indigenous performance as a site of resistance to colonial representation." Learn more here:
Did you know that @minareeslibrary.bsky.social has drop-in hours and workshops to support a range of research and writing needs? Check out their events page to learn more and sign up for things like today's "Intro to Zotero" workshop:
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Tuesday, March 31 @ 2 PM
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Flyer for "Writing a Conference Abstract" with black text on a yellow background reading: "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. Tuesday, March 31 @ 2 PM Register here: [QR code]
Do you see a conference in your future? You'll want to submit a strong abstract and we have tips for how to do just that! Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our Writing a Conference Abstract workshop. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/mqOxmQX
#WritingTip: Arguments in long-form writing have a lot of layers and it's vital for writers to think about hierarchy so they can signal the relative importance of subclaims to readers. Here's an exercise from #RevisionStrategies that can help you start to do that kind of thinking:
It's not too late to register for Demystifying Academic Writing @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social where you'll learn some of the key elements of academic writing along with strategies to overcome your writing fears. Learn more and sign-up now on our website:
Looking for a #WritingBreak this weekend? Why not check out the New York Belly Dance Festival:
It can be generative to present your research in different ways, and online platforms can be a great way to do that. Join @cunygcdi.bsky.social for an intro to Omeka Classic, "a free, open-source platform for publishing digital collections and online exhibits." Learn more here:
Feelilng isolated with your writing? Want a quiet space to co-work with others and feel a little less alone? Join us on Zoom on Tuesdays and Fridays for #WritingCommunity. Drop in for 15 minutes or stay for the whole time. Learn more and register here:
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Just starting out in graduate school? Are you feeling a little bit jittery about getting back into academic writing? Maybe you’ve been away from writing for a while and want some refreshers. Join this webinar to learn about the key elements of academic writing, how to overcome writing fears, and how to develop a productive writing habit.
Tuesday, March 24 @ 10AM
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Flyer with black text on a yellow background that reads: Just starting out in graduate school? Are you feeling a little bit jittery about getting back into academic writing? Maybe you’ve been away from writing for a while and want some refreshers. Join this webinar to learn about the key elements of academic writing, how to overcome writing fears, and how to develop a productive writing habit. Tuesday, March 24 @ 10AM Register here: [QR code]
Academic writing can feel mysterious but it doesn't have to be quite so cryptic. Join us for a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social on Demystifying Academic Writing and learn some of the key elements so that you feel more confident. Register with the QR code or visit our website: buff.ly/mqOxmQX
#WritingTip: Revising a draft of a diss/thesis often means bringing out your argument. It often helps to go back to basics: Does every topic sentence accurately convey the claim of the paragraph? Do transitions forge meaningful connections? Are you using metacommentary to reiterate key points?
Happy Monday! You're in luck @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social because there's still time to regsiter for tomorrow's workshop on Making the Most of Your Dissertation Progress Meeting! Learn more and sign-up on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...
As writers, we know that having fun knickknacks in your writing space can be...well...fun! Take a #WritingBreak this weekend and head to Jason Saft’s annual tag sale to see what you can find. Learn more about how the event came together (and how to attend) here:
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Come hear the most recent cohort of Interactive Technology & Pedagogy certificate earners talk about their projects on Monday @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Attend in person or on Zoom. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/HB5q2dM #WritingCommunity #DigitalScholarship
Writing support comes in all different forms. Here's a resource in case you or someone you know needs it: