Graduate Writing Center
Elena Kallestinova, Director
Our Location: 35 Broadway, room 210
Next to HGS:
The entrance to the
Writing Center is
from York St.
Grow as a Successful Academic Writer.
GWC can help you at every stage of you
academic career at Yale University
 coursework;
 final papers;
 grant applications;
 fellowship applications;
 prospectuses;
 conference presentations;
 journal articles;
 dissertation chapters.
Programs and Resources
Individual Writing Consultations
 For all students registered with the GSAS;
 Experienced advisors in the humanities,
sciences, and social sciences;
 Two 30-min appointments per week and
unlimited follow up appointments;
 On-line scheduling system: www.yale.edu/graduateschool/writing
Programs and Resources
Academic Writing Workshops
 Writing for Curriculum
• Seminar Paper Writing
• Choosing a Dissertation Topic
• Prospectus Writing
 Grant and Fellowship Events
• Writing Grant Proposals
• NSF Grant Writing
 Writing for Publication
• How to Create Effective Slides/Posters
• From a Final Paper to a Journal Article
• Successful Research Papers in the Sciences
 Becoming a Confident Writer
• Persuasive Academic Writing Style Series
• The principles of Scientific Writing
• Writing with Technologies
Programs and Resources
Writing Groups
 Peer-Review Writing Groups
• Writing groups on specific topic: coursework,
fellowships, articles, dissertation chapters
• Guidance from experienced writing advisors
• Feedback to your written work from peers
 Dissertation Study Halls
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Dissertation writing groups
Regular meetings through the year
Space and peer pressure
Snacks and drinks
 Dissertation Boot Camps
• Advanced PhD student groups
• Space and peer pressure
• Food and snacks
Programs and Resources
Online Tutorials
Graduate Writing Center
Programs start on September
th
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