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Research Article Conclusions: Wrapping Up and Looking Forward

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The research article is the most privileged form of publication in which academics present their intellectual contributions. As such, research article conclusions offer writers several final opportunities to engage with readers in this high-stakes writing situation. With conclusions in mind, the facilitator explores some of the organizational patterns of research articles written in English, while […]

Writing a Literature Review: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Writing a Statement of Intent or Purpose: Crafting Your Scholarly Identity

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

$7

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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, […]

$7

CGRS D: Crafting a Compelling Research Story

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This workshop is designed for graduate students applying for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) from the national funding agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. 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, structure, style, and more. […]