Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication

Literature reviews accomplish several purposes for scholars writing up their research study, or research story, in order to summarize the scholarly conversation. In the introduction to a research article, research paper, or thesis chapter, for example, writers review research in order to provide readers with relevant background context to situate the current study. But how […]

Graduate school applications typically include a statement of intent or purpose, whereby prospective students describe their research background and expertise and begin to map out a research plan. But how do emerging scholars craft their identity in this high-stakes document? Research shows that the scholarly identity prospective students construct in these statements must demonstrate the […]

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication (CWSC) invites current doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows to an on-campus summer writing retreat on June 25 and June 26, with participants welcome to join us on one or both days. This in-person event provides dedicated time to write and flourish together using the Pomodoro method. Coffee/tea, snacks, and […]

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication (CWSC) invites current doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows to an on-campus summer writing retreat on June 25 and June 26, with participants welcome to join us on one or both days. This in-person event provides dedicated time to write and flourish together using the Pomodoro method. Coffee/tea, snacks, […]

This workshop is designed for graduate students applying for the Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral (CGS-D) from the national funding agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC, and the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, the facilitator discusses particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, […]

Citations do more than give credit or prevent plagiarism—they shape your voice within scholarly conversations. This workshop examines citation strategies, the common functions of citations in academic writing, and effective ways to engage with sources to build your research narrative. Participants will analyze examples from published academic articles, learn about citation functions and strategies, and […]