The Schwartz Communication Institute and Marxe Graduate Advisement invite all capstone students in the MPA, MIA, and MSEd-HEA programs to attend our virtual writing workshops this summer.
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out to Melina Moore, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public and International Affairs ([email protected]), with any questions.
Academic Reading Strategies, taught by Eva Gordon Ryali
This workshop provides students with fundamental strategies for graduate-level reading. Participants will learn advanced techniques and methods for reading strategically, including pre-reading and active reading approaches that enhance comprehension and retention. Additionally, the workshop guides students in cultivating optimal reading habits and environments.
Choose one of the following dates:
Tuesday, July 8
5-6 PM
Zoom (Register)
Saturday August 9
12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
Engaging with Sources, taught by Femi Lewis
This workshop introduces students to key strategies for working with sources on the graduate level, with a focus on the research paper. Participants will examine ways of incorporating sources strategically into their writing-distinguishing between argument, background, and evidence-and review examples of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing source material.
Wednesday, August 8
6-7 PM
Zoom (RSVP)
Understanding the Literature Review (Capstone), taught by Dr. Charlie Rowe
This workshop introduces students to the literature review as a common component of research projects, such as the capstone paper. Participants will examine key rhetorical moves of the literature review in action and learn strategies for organizing and synthesizing their research to meet audience expectations.
Friday, July 18 from 12-1:30 PM
Zoom (Register)
Editing Strategies for Clarity, Style, and Professionalism
The Schwartz Communication Institute and Marxe Graduate Advisement invite all students in the MPA, EMPA, MIA, and MSEd-HEA programs to attend our Editing Strategies for Clarity, Style, and Professionalism writing workshop series this semester. Participants will learn strategies for editing their writing at the sentence level for clarity, style, and professionalism.
“Increasing Precision and Readability,” taught by Femi Lewis
How do I choose specific words that ensure my meaning is understood? How do I convey complex ideas without being wordy? What is the active voice?
Wednesday, July 16 from 5-6 PM
Zoom (Register)
Saturday, July 26 from 12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
“Structuring Paragraphs with Evidence and Claims” taught by Eva Gordon Ryali
How can I achieve a logical “flow” and help my reader understand the connections between my ideas? How can employing various types of transition phrases bring greater clarity to my writing?
Saturday, July 19 from 12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
“Achieving Flow with Connectives” taught by Charlie Rowe
How can I achieve a logical “flow” and help my reader understand the connections between my ideas? How can employing various types of transition phrases bring greater clarity to my writing?
Tuesday, July 15 from 6-7 PM
Zoom (Register)
Saturday, August 9 from 12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
“Controlling Sentence Boundaries” taught by Eva Dunsky
Is this sentence too choppy? How can I identify and correct fragments and run-ons, and why do they matter? How can I use sentence length to achieve a compelling, readable style?
Monday, July 7 from 12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
