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Providing writing support to students at the Graduate Center, CUNY @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social #GCWrites
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Sharing work with different audiences is a key part of being a scholar. Why not apply to share your dissertation? And remember, the WC can help you with your writing *and* with communicating your project to people outside your field! #GCWrites #Presentations

Amazing opportunity for our writers in the sciences! #WritingCommunity #Funding

An interesting read for our social scientists @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social on the limitations of IMRaD from Øyunn Syrstad Høydal, who calls for writers to experiment with more diverse structural choices

For every program at the Graduate Center, there is a corresponding subject librarian. Your subject librarian can meet with you one-on-one or provide guidance via email. To connect with your subject librarian, visit: tinyurl.com/ykkkem2r

Understanding how to request and respond to feedback is a key skill for academic writers in all disciplines @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Register for tomorrow's "Soliciting Effective Feedback" workshop and learn some key strategies: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

We've got two amazing workshops coming up @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! First, join us for "Grant Writing: The Summary Statement" on 3/3. Next, learn how to advance your projects using visual strategies in "Thinking In Pictures" on 3/4. Register here: https://buff.ly/4ge8iP9

Do you like surprises? Why not celebrate your writing triumphs this weekend at Surprise Scoop, a new menu-less ice cream shop in the East Village where the flavors you get are up to chance: https://buff.ly/3QIT3Dv We know we're intrigued!

#WritingTip: Before you take a #WritingBreak this weekend, spend 10-15 minutes writing a note to future you that captures what you've done this week and sets a few goals for next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. That way, you can hit the ground running on Monday and maintain momentum.

Writers benefit from different kinds of feedback at different stages @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social but communicating with readers can be hard! Join us next week for "Soliciting Effective Feedback" and learn how to get what you need! Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4ge8iP9

Zotero is a great resource for writers in any discipline @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! #AcademicLife

The deadline is approaching for the Open Knowledge Fellowship, writers! Learn more about this exciting opportunity hosted by the @minareeslibrary.bsky.social here: https://buff.ly/41fKh5J. Then come visit us for help with your application! #WritingCommunity #KnowledgeIsPower

If you or someone you know needs financial assistant for an emergency, this resource might help. #WritingCommunity

There's still time to sign up for our "Writing a Book Review" workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social , happening tomorrow at 3pm on Zoom. Here's the link: https://buff.ly/4ge8iP9

Calling all science writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Join the wonderful librarians @minareeslibrary.bsky.social on February 24 for "Advanced Web of Science Searching." Details and registration here:

Looking for a #WritingBreak this weekend? Check out the Cha Cha festival and grab a nice hot cup of tea!

Are you working on a digital or multimedia project @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? The New Media Lab has workshops and resources that can help! Check out their spring line-up here:

#WritingTip: Setting goals is key @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social , but keeping track of your progress towards those goals is also important. Create a spreadsheet, make a checklist, or use an app to get a realistic picture of your work habits. Then, celebrate your successes! (Even the small ones 🙃)

Reviewing books in your field is a great way to keep up with the conversation AND add a publication to your CV @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Wondering how to do it? Join us next Wednesday at 3pm for our "Writing a Book Review" workshop to get started! Register here: https://buff.ly/4ge8iP9

Remember - Graduate Center students, faculty, and staff receive free, unlimited printing at the Library. Check out all the technology available through the Library. To learn more, visit: libguides.gc.cuny.edu/librarytech #academiclibraries #cunygradcenter #minareeslibrary

Getting this application out of the way before Valentines is a very romantic gesture to your future self!

Honing your research skills is an important part of honing your writing skills, and @minareeslibrary.bsky.social has an online event next week to help you do just that! Learn more and register here: gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/14055697 #WritingCommunity #AcademicResearch @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

Apply February 24, 2024 to join the Summer 2025 Cohort of the Open Knowledge Fellowship! 🔓 - 6 in person meetings in May and June 2025 - Support for your syllabus and course planning!

If you're on the job market @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social , be sure to browse the Chronicle of Higher Education's list (https://buff.ly/42Fsgii) for relevant positions. Then, schedule a consultation on our website to talk through strategies for strengthening your materials: https://buff.ly/3EkXocO

February in NYC can be kind of cold and dreary, so why not plan a fun #WritingBreak to look forward to? NYC Off-Broadway week is coming soon with 2-for-1 ticket deals:

The first step to contributing to pressing academic and public conversations? Knowing what people are already saying. Check out @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social 's "Be at the Center of the Conversation" public events here: https://buff.ly/4aSnlNi #AcademicLife

For those writers who are also teaching, here's an event @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social 's Teaching Learning Center is hosting that might be of interest: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Are you ready to set some goals @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Join us today for our Goal-Setting and Time Management workshop on Zoom. If you haven't already registered, you may be able to snag a last-minute spot here: https://buff.ly/4ge8iP9

The CUNY ASRC and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social are accepting applications for a joint summer program for undergraduates. This immersive and paid research opportunity explores nanotechnology for biomedical and technological applications. Application deadline: Feb. 14, 2025 bit.ly/4aO31fJ

Deadlines are coming up writers! Book an appointment today to discuss how you can strengthen your materials. You can do it! (And we can help) gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/book-an-appo...

Reading work that inspires us is a key part of being a writer, and we've got some great recommendations from the Schomberg Center for Black History Month @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Check out their Black Liberation Reading List here: https://buff.ly/2UXEbnW #BlackHistoryMonth #KnowledgeisPower

📚 Make the most of CUNY’s resources like libraries, tutoring centers and career services. These tools can boost both your academic and personal success! For more semester tips, go to cuny.edu/survivalguide.

Writing Tip: Instead of "finding" time to write, schedule time to write and then treat that time the same way you would a teaching schedule @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Someone wants to meet during your writing time? Sorry, you've got a commitment. #WritingHabits

Happy Monday @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social! We've got a great goal-setting workshop happening this Thursday (2/6) and there's still plenty of time to sign up. Learn more and register here: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

We hope your weekend is off to a good start and you're taking a well-deserved #WritingBreak. If you're hungry, why not look for some #RestaurantWeek deals?! www.timeout.com/newyork/rest...

Our Teaching & Learning Center (@gctlc.bsky.social) has created a guide for supporting immigrant students—ensuring your classroom is inclusive & informed. Read it here: tlc.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2025/01/27/g...

We've got some great workshops coming up in February @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Learn more and register on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

Happy #LunarNewYear to all our writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social who are celebrating today!

Our 25 campuses will be closed to students this Wednesday, in observance of the Lunar New Year – the first of four religious and cultural holidays to be celebrated across CUNY since the University added them to its official academic calendar. #LunarNewYear

Writing Tip: If you're feeling overwhelmed by a big to-do list @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social, write the top three goals you have for the day on a post-it and focus on just those tasks. #WritingGoals #ProgressNotPerfection

We hope your week is off to a good start @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. We wanted to share this GC resource for those of you who might need or know someone who needs it. #WritingCommunity

It begins. Happy first day of classes to all of our wonderful writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! #WritingCommunity #GCWrites

There are a lot of things writers need to be successful and one of those things is PUPPIES! Take a #WritingBreak this weekend and meet some fuzzy friends: https://buff.ly/3C8UUOf

Spring appointment schedules are up @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Meet with us at any stage of the writing process on any project. From abstracts and cover letters to essays and dissertations, we're here to support you. Learn more and access our scheduler here: https://buff.ly/4gRzxQ5 #GCWrites

Exciting event happening @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social next Thursday that may be of interest to our MA writers seeking grants and applying to conferences:

The deadline for this exciting fellowship opportunity with NOAA is coming up @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social! Learn more here: coast.noaa.gov/fellowship/c...

For our wonderful graduate-student writers who are also teaching this spring, here's an event @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that you might find helpful: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/tlc-m...

A reminder that the GC is closed for MLK Day. We hope that you find time for family, friends, and community this Monday.

Happy Saturday! We hope you have something fun planned for your #WritingBreak this weekend, but if not, why not head out to the Queens Botanical Gardens for this amazing light show?!

There's a new journal in town, humanities scholars @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social , and we know many of you are doing amazing work that might be a good fit. Learn more about Public Humanities and its mission here: