Graduate Student Support

All UC graduate students can utilize the Academic Writing Center (AWC) for writing assistance regarding their coursework and final writing experiences. Schedule an appointment with a graduate writing tutor today to improve your documents and understanding of the graduate writing process. 

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Join the Academic Writing Center and the Graduate College for a series of hands-on workshops designed to support graduate students’ scholarly writing and professional development. These sessions focus on key academic and career-related documents, including research articles, cover letters, and graduate-level revisions. All workshops are open to graduate students across the university and, like all Academic Writing Center services, are offered at no cost. Below are the workshop dates for the semester. For more information and to register, visit the Graduate College page on GetInvolved UC. 

  • [In Person] Revision Strategies for Graduate-Level Writing on Monday, January 26, 1:00 – 2:30 pm: This hands-on workshop introduces practical revision strategies for graduate-level writing. Participants will explore tools and techniques for revising at the sentence and structural levels, strengthening organization, and clarifying the logic of their claims. Visit GetInvolved for the link.
  • [Online] Research Publishing 101 on Friday, February 20, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: This hands-on workshop guides graduate students through the process of developing a scholarly research article for publication. Participants will learn key conventions of academic article writing, explore strategies for identifying appropriate publication venues in their discipline, and gain an overview of the peer-review process. The session also addresses conceptualizing, drafting, revising, and preparing a manuscript for submission. Visit GetInvolved for the link.
  • [In Person] Creating Successful Cover Letters on Monday, March 30, 12:45 – 2:15 pm: This hands-on workshop prepares graduate students for academic and non-academic job searches by introducing effective cover letter and statement of intent writing. Participants will learn how cover letters are read, review standard content and formatting, and gain tips for professional style. The session will also cover how to analyze job listings and tailor a cover letter to match them. Visit GetInvolved for the link.
  • [In Person] Graduate Student Writing Bootcamp | Working on Final Papers on Monday, April 27, 4:00 – 7:00 pm: This bootcamp provides dedicated time to work on finals or other writing projects, whether for courses, publications, or other purposes, with support available from an Academic Writing Center Graduate Assistant as needed. Visit GetInvolved for the link.

Do you need designated time and space to get your writing done? So do we! Join us as we work to make progress on our seminar papers, theses, dissertations, creative writing or whatever else is calling our names. We'll provide structured time, a quiet space, refreshments, and camaraderie. You just need to bring a writing goal and something to write on! Students are welcome to drop in or stay the entire time. Open to all graduate students and post docs!

This opportunity is possible through a partnership between the Taft Research Center, Academic Writing Center (AWC), and the Graduate College. If you have any questions, please contact Brandilyn Pham (worrelbn@ucmail.uc.edu). Below are dates for the group and register on Graduate Student Writing Accountability Group - GetInvolvedUC. Lunch will be provided for all in person sessions.

  • Wednesday, February 11 from 3:00 – 7:30 pm Online
  • Tuesday, February 24 from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm at Langsam Library 475 
  • Wed. March 11 from 3:00 – 7:30 pm Online
  • Tues. March 24 from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm at Langsam Library 475
  • Wed. April 8 from 3:00 – 7:30 pm Online
  • Tues. April 21 from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm at Langsam Library 475