We offer workshops to help graduate students enhance their communication skills as part of the G.R.A.D. Aggies Professional Development Certificate, offered by the Graduate School. Students participating in the certificate program will be able to earn one Professional Development Unit (PDU) toward their certificate when they attend one of the workshops.

Spring 2025 Graduate Student Workshops

Reading and Sourcing from Scholarly Texts

Tuesday, February 4, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II

The graduate school journey certainly includes a lot of reading! However, have you ever learned how to read in order to write? Have you wondered how to use a text as a model for your writing or struggled to turn a reading into a source? This workshop offers strategies for reading and critiquing academic sources with purpose and efficiency, especially in the beginning stages of a writing project.

Once you register to attend the Reading and Sourcing from Scholarly Texts workshop, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically to your TAMU email.

Who for What? How can the WC and Libraries Help You?

Tuesday, February 18, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II and Chance Medlin, Learning & Student Engagement Librarian

Texas A&M University has so many resources to help graduate students be successful, sometimes you may be unsure of who to go for what. This workshop is co-presented by the Writing Center and the Libraries to help folks understand where they can get help for a wide variety of frequently needed inquiries. This workshop is for graduate students.

Once you register to attend the Who for What? workshop, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically to your TAMU email.

The Key Components of Good Proposals

Wednesday, March 5, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II

We’ll focus on writing proposals of all kinds, including those for conferences and dissertations. There’s no single format for a proposal, so writing one can be intimidating. We’ll help demystify the process by discussing the rhetorical strategies that allow you to adapt to the needs of your specific audience. 
**Please note this is a general overview of proposals. Each department on campus has specific requirements for thesis and dissertation proposals.

Once you register to attend The Key Components of Good Proposals, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically to your TAMU email.

Grant Writing: from Start to Submission

Wednesday, March 19, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II

Grant writing is a valuable skill to secure funding for your research! This workshop reviews the common requirements of a grant proposal and the preparation and writing process. Topics include considering collaborators, condensing large project descriptions, and understanding your audience to determine language use.

Once you register to attend the Grant Writing workshop, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically to your TAMU email.

Posters & Presentations

Tuesday, March 25, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II

Getting ready for a conference? This workshop will help you learn techniques for creating and delivering posters and presentations. We'll help you conquer your nerves about public speaking and create memorable graphics that tell the story of your research in a compelling visual format.

Once you register to attend this Posters & Presentations workshop, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically in your TAMU email.

How to Make Your Writing Flow

Tuesday, April 8, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II

Graduate writers want their work to flow but often need to learn what flow means. Likewise, ensuring your writing is clear and understandable when writing about complex topics can seem daunting when you've been working with a subject for a while. This workshop will help writers create links and transitions between subjects, discuss audience needs and expectations, and offer strategies for concision.

Once you register to attend the How to Make Your Writing Flow workshop, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically to your TAMU email.

Academic Integrity in Research and Writing

Wednesday, April 9, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II and Chance Medlin, Learning & Student Engagement Librarian

Many graduate students feel nervous about finding the right sources, citing them effectively and appropriately, and understanding plagiarism. Especially as sources become more nuanced and complex, graduate students need to be aware of academic integrity practices during the research and writing process. In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for ethically sourcing and integrating source material in graduate-level writing projects such as seminar papers, journal articles, and theses/dissertations.

Once you register to attend the Academic Integrity workshop, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically to your TAMU email.

Summer Success! Writing Accountability and Task Management

Wednesday, April 16, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (via Zoom)

Presented by Macy Dunklin, Program Coordinator II

Are you hoping to tackle large chunks of writing this summer? Will your advisor be MIA or anticipating a completed dissertation chapter at the start of the Fall semester? Unsure of how you'll take a break and make all of your goals? This workshop will introduce graduate students to writing resources and strategies to manage long-term writing projects through the summer months.

Once you register to attend the Summer Success workshop, you'll receive the Zoom link automatically to your TAMU email.