Summer 2024 Workshops 

Responding to Critical Feedback

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Date and Time: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 2-3pm  

Hosted by Elizabeth Bowen, Associate Director of the Graduate Writing Center 

Responding to reviewer comments is a critical part of the publication process. Participants will learn how to effectively read, interpret, and respond to reviewer comments to get the most out of revise and resubmit feedback. Model response letters will also be provided and discussed.   

Location: Graduate Center (Third Floor of Weeks Hall) and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants)   

RSVP Deadline: Monday, June 10, 12pm

Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding. To receive credit, please record your attendance in the “Professional Development Events” tab at the following link:  http://gradwebprod.ttu.edu/AwardTracker/. 

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SMART Goals for Maintaining Productive Writing Practices  

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Date and Time:  Thursday, June 27, 2024, 3:30-4:30pm 

Hosted by Jeremy Laughery, GWC Graduate Coordinator 

Breaking down writing goals into small, attainable goals can help writers feel more productive, motivated, and positive about their writing progress. In this workshop, we will talk about how to create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that will alleviate the pressure of writing and support better mental health. 

Location: Graduate Center (Third Floor of Weeks Hall) and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants) 

RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, June 26, 3pm

Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding. To receive credit, please record your attendance in the “Professional Development Events” tab at the following link:  http://gradwebprod.ttu.edu/AwardTracker/. 

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Tips for Writing Research Questions 

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Date and Time: Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 1-2pm

Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Marciniak, Director of the Graduate Writing Center  

Research questions provide a path through the research and writing process. In this workshop, we will discuss how to develop research questions, including how to focus preliminary topics, and how to evaluate your research questions for effectiveness. This workshop will be helpful for writers in a variety of disciplines.  

Location: Graduate Center (Third Floor of Weeks Hall) and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants)   

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, July 9, 1pm

Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding. To receive credit, please record your attendance in the “Professional Development Events” tab at the following link:  http://gradwebprod.ttu.edu/AwardTracker/. 

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Building a Practical “Toolkit” for Achieving Writing Goals 

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Date and Time:  Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 12pm-1pm

Hosted by Rebecca Bruning, Lead Consultant and Social Media Coordinator 

Knowing your resources is key to building a sustainable writing practice. This interactive workshop will share tools and techniques writers can use to stay engaged and effective throughout the writing process. Lunch will be provided for in-person participants. 

Location: Graduate Center (Third Floor of Weeks Hall) and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants)   

RSVP Deadline: Monday, July 29, 12pm (noon) 

Lunch will be provided to participants who register as in-person. Due to space limitations, in-person attendance will be capped at 40.

Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding. To receive credit, please record your attendance in the “Professional Development Events” tab at the following link:  http://gradwebprod.ttu.edu/AwardTracker/. 

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In-class workshops

Would you like to schedule an in-class workshop for a course you are teaching? Learn more about the in-class workshops and orientations available for graduate students through the Graduate Writing Center. You can also request orientations for undergraduate students through the Undergraduate Writing Center.