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Polishing Your Fellowship Application for Clarity, Concision, and Cohesion F24

Date/Time/Location

This workshop will be offered online via Zoom on Friday, September 27, 2024, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. You will receive the Zoom link in a confirmation email once you register.

Description

Fellowship writing requires clearly and concisely communicating complex ideas within an alloted space, which is often challenging. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with tips and practice on how to revise text without losing the integrity of their ideas.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

  • Learn revision tips and strategies
  • Practice revising sample texts for concision, clarity, and cohesion
  • Apply one or two techniques to a short sample of their own work

Instructions

To make the workshop as productive as possible, please identify 2-4 paragraphs of your fellowship application that you would like to improve. (A draft is fine).

Facilitator

Mary Towers (Ph.D., Ï㽶ÊÓƵ) has taught literature, composition, and academic writing at the University of Windsor and McGill. She supports graduate students in developing their confidence and scholarly communication skills through her work with Graphos.

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