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Writing Hub Events + Sign-Ups 

This page overviews all Writing Hub events and programs for the current academic quarter.

Undergraduate students now have the option of meeting with a tutor face to face, online synchronously, or asynchronously. 

All graduate student services remain fully online/remote-access.

Questions? Contact us at writinghub@ucsd.edu. 

Undergraduates

Undergrad Writing Consultations

Make an appointment with one of our 40+ undergraduate writing consultants!

Undergraduate students can make up to 3 writing consultation appointments per week. Appointments are 45 minutes. Students can choose a face to face appointment (in Geisel), synchronous online appointment (i.e. live video), or asynchronous appointment (5-10 minute video feedback). Consultants available 6 days per week. Same day appointments available!

Undergrad Writing Workshops

Come to one of our undergraduate writing workshops to develop your skills as an academic writer!

Week  Day/Date Workshop Title/Topic Time Register
4 Monday, April 18

How to Paraphrase Effectively

 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Zoom Link
7 Wednesday, May 11

How to Paraphrase Effectively

 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Zoom Link

 

Graduate Students

Graduate Writing Consultations

Make an online appointment with one of our graduate student writing consultants!

Graduate students can make 30- or 60-minute consultation appointments, and up to two 60-minute writing appointments per week. 

Virtual Writing Room

The Virtual Writing Room is a daily time and space for you to make progress on your writing projects. Bring a coffee, make progress on your project, and enjoy virtual community with other grad writers! No RSVP or commitment required, just come and work. 

Virtual Writing Room hours:

  • Weeks 1-10
    • Excluding the following holidays: Monday, May 30
  • Monday-Friday -- 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    • Open 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. the following Fridays: 
      • Friday, April 8
      • Friday, April 22
      • Friday, May 6
Join via this link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/91533595941
(Note: you must be signed in to your UCSD Zoom account to access the session.)

 

Graduate Writing Workshops

All workshops will take place over Zoom during Spring 2022.

REGISTER HERE

Workshop Topic

Day/Date

Time

 Instructor

Effective and Engaging Cover Letters

Wednesday, April 6

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 Doreen H.
PhD candidate
in Sociology
Preparing for the Academic Job Market Tuesday, April 19

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 Doreen H.
PhD candidate
in Sociology
Applying for Grants and Fellowships

Tuesday, April 19

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 Edward W.
PhD candidate in Materials Science and Engineering
Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market Wednesday, April 20

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 Tapan G.
PhD candidate
in Physics
Cover Letters for the Academic Job Market Tuesday, April 26

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 Doreen H.
PhD candidate
in Sociology
Diversity Statements for the Academic
Job Market		 Friday, April 29

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

 Andrew M.
PhD candidate
in Education Studies
Research Statements for the Academic
Job Market		 Tuesday, May 17 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Edward W.
PhD candidate in Materials Science and Engineering
Writing a Literature Review Friday, May 20 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Andrew M.
PhD candidate
in Education Studies
Writing for the Public Monday, May 23 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Andrew M.
PhD candidate
in Education Studies

 

Grad Student Writing Retreats

Writing retreats are series of sessions that combine group workshops, individualized writing support, and dedicated time for making progress on long and/or complex writing projects. In each session, graduate students will interact with an encouraging community of writers from across the disciplines; learn strategies for developing productive and sustainable writing practices; overcome writer’s block; and make meaningful progress on writing projects such as seminar papers, research proposals, conference presentations, journal articles, theses, dissertations, and job application materials.

All retreats will take place over Zoom during Spring 2022.

 REGISTER HERE

Retreat

 Dates Session Times Facilitator

A

Apr 8; Apr 15; Apr 22; Apr 29; May 6

1:00pm-5:00pm

Carolina M.
PhD candidate
in Sociology and
Science Studies

B

April 18-20

5:30pm-8:30pm

Feli H.
PhD candidate in History

C

April 30-May 1

 9:00am-1:00pm
Andrew M. 
PhD candidate in Education Studies
Edward W.
PhD candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

D

May 21-22

 10:00am-2:00pm Feli H.
PhD candidate in History

E

 June 6-10 9:00am-12:00 noon Carolina M.
PhD candidate
in Sociology and
Science Studies

 

Faculty + Educators

Faculty Teaching Consultations

Want to chat about using writing in your courses, giving feedback on writing, and/or writing assignment design? Want to explore ways to help your graduate students write more successfully in your field?

Get individual support with writing pedagogy for undergraduate and graduate students.

Share more about your request here to schedule an appointment with our Director and/or Associate Director.

Department Consultations

We can work with your department or program to support writing-focused curriculum redesign, written communication learning outcomes evaluation, skill-building programs for graduate students, and strategic initiatives that promote writing and/or enhance support for student writers.

Share more about your request here to schedule an appointment with our Director and/or Associate Director.

Educator Workshops

We partner with the Engaged Teaching Hub to offer workshops on a variety of writing pedagogy topics. Each workshop aims to give you specific, actionable practices that you can implement in your courses.

See our current workshop schedule. 

Faculty Writing Consultations

Struggling with your current writing project(s)? The Writing Hub can work with you. We engage faculty in meaningful conversation about their work and ask the right questions to excavate deeper insights. 

Learn more about how we support faculty writers. 

Faculty Writing Retreats

We partner with the Center for Faculty Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to offer Faculty Writing Retreats throughout the year. Retreats are intensive, 3-day programs. Retreats help faculty make progress on a writing project while also developing mindful and sustainable writing practices. 

Learn more about how we support faculty writers.  

Virtual Writing Room

A daily time and space for you to make progress on your writing projects. No RSVP or commitment required, just come and work!

Virtual Writing Room hours:

  • Weeks 1-10
    • Excluding the following holidays: Monday, May 30
  • Monday-Friday -- 9:00am-11:00am
    • Open 10:00am-11:00am the following Fridays: 
      • Friday, April 8
      • Friday, April 22
      • Friday, May 6

Learn more about the Virtual Writing Room.

Don't see the program you want? Reach out to us here to schedule an appointment with our Director and/or Associate Director.