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Revising for Publication “As with most things academic, the various steps involved in publishing an essay need to be learned; there is nothing obvious about any of them” (206-207). – Gregory Colón Semenza, Graduate S…

Missed our workshop yesterday @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Check out our updated guide on "Revising for Publication" to learn about key steps in the process, from identifying a target publication to strengthening your strucutre:

Argument: Introduction In the context of academic writing, it is a common misunderstanding to think that “having a thesis” and “having an argument” mean the same thing. Put simply, a thesis is an …

If you're working on a seminar paper @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social you might be thinking about how to help readers grasp your argument more clearly. We can help with that! Check out our Revision Strategies section on argument:

Workshops and Webinars This Fall 2025 we’re offering a range of online programming to provide you with writing support. Revising for Article-Length Publication  Thursday, December 11 @ 5PM; register here. Do you ha…

Is one of your goals over the winter break to transform a seminar paper or dissertation chapter into an article? It's not too late to register for tomorrow's "Revising for Article-Length Publication" workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social :

#WritingTip: As we head into winter break, remember that taking time away from your writing can be productive (and good for our mental health). Just be sure to have a plan for coming back to your projects. Pick a specific date, make a to do list, write a note to future you so it's easier to reengage

Zotero Drop-in Help Stephen Klein holds one-on-one Zotero virtual office hours for drop-in video consultations on Mondays 3-4pm. Zotero is open source citation software enabling users to easily...

Do you have questions about Zotero? @minareeslibrary.bsky.social has drop-in hours this afternoon from 3:00 - 4:00 pm where you can ask questions about how to get unstuck or even how to make Zotero a more useful part of your research and writing process: gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/15136126

The Wonder: Jenny Perlin How does artistic practice approach the unnerving “not-knowing” of research?

If you've experienced the "unnerving 'not-knowing' of research" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social here's a #WritingBreak that might resonate with you. Head to the 1200: James Art Gallery at the GC to see Jenny Perlin's drawings, photographs, and films! Learn more here:

Winter break is a great time to...take a break! But it's also a time when many academics turn their attention to publications. Learn more about getting published this afternoon at a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social hosted by Linguistics : www.gc.cuny.edu/events/profe...

Revising a seminar or conference paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal can be challenging. This workshop breaks down the process of preparing and submitting an article to a peer-reviewed journal, and covers issues from identifying the key elements of an article and choosing the right journal to recognizing what editors and reviewers are looking for when evaluating your work and responding to reviewer comments for a "revise and resubmit." Thursday, December 11th at 5:00 PM.

Publishing an article is a great goal @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social but it can be tricky! Join us for "Revising for Article-Length Publication" and learn how to effectively revise an existing piece of writing. Register with the QR code below or on our website: buff.ly/IUWVo5i

#WritingTip: Thinking about audience is important but sometimes it stops writers from getting words on the page. Try not to worry too much about the reader when you draft. Focus on developing your thinking and clarifying your argument. Then, work on creating a reader-based structure when you revise.

Happy Monday writers! It's not too late to register for tomorrow's workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social on "Structuring Argument-Based Writing." Learn more and sign up on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

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Get outside today writers and take a #WritingBreak by doing some hiking with Urban Park Rangers! Learn more here: buff.ly/V2q91ne

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May your day be filled with love and gratitude.

Registration for Spring 2026 opens after the break @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we have some wonderful low-stakes, low-workload, non-credit courses that can help you develop your writing and teaching skills. Check out the line-up on our website! buff.ly/aPc5xyh

#WritingTip: In the thick of research, it's easy to get overwhelmed @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social but one strategy that can help you refocus is to get back to your research questions. What are you trying to figure out and how is your research getting you closer to an answer?

Are you working on a lengthy project and having trouble organizing your argument? This workshop offers strategies to help you make decisions about how to structure your project so that it makes sense to your intended readers. Tuesday, December 2nd @ 2 PM

Structuring an argument in a way that makes sense to your intended audience can be challenging @thegraduatecener.bsky.social but we've got a workshop coming up that might help! Register using the QR code below or visitor our website: buff.ly/j7QW3WV

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Happy Saturday writers! We hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Studio Museum in Harlem Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the…

As we head into crunch time @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social it's even more important to take #WritingBreaks to avoid getting burned out. If you want something creative, why not check out the newly reopened Studio Museum in Harlem? Take a peek at their current exhibitions here:

Scholarly Publishing Drop-In Hour This drop-in session is for any member of the Graduate Center or SLU community with questions about scholarly publishing or other aspects of scholarly communication. Topics you can...

Looking to publish your scholarly work? If you have questions, the @minareeslibrary.bsky.social has a Scholarly Publishing Drop-In Hour this afternoon. Learn more here:

From Graduate Study to Public Service: Alumni in State and Local Government Curious about how your graduate training could translate into a public service career?

If you're considering a career outside academic, here's an online event @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that might be of interest: From Graduate Study to Public Service hosted @careerplangc.bsky.social Learn more and register here:

A graduate student conference is a great opportunity to share your work and gain some conferencing experience. Check out this CFP from @classicsgc.bsky.social !

Happy Monday writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! It's not too late to register for our Taking Smarter Notes workshop where you'll learn strategies to make your notes more productive in the longterm. Register on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

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Come join a fantastic team of scholars @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social committed to intentional, responsive, and liberatory pedagogy at @cuny.edu and beyond.

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Many writers aren't sure how to take notes in ways that will help them as well as they could. In this workshop, we'll introduce you to the Zettelkasten system, a way to take notes that can serve as a life-long research and learning tool. Tuesday, November 18th @ 2 PM Register here:

Taking notes is a fundamental skill for writers in any discipline @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we've got a workshop that can help you do that more effectively. Scan the QR code below to register or visit our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

#WritingTip: Sometimes it can be helpful to step away from the screen and do something more tactile. For instance, write out your key points on index cards and test out different structures, draft a paragraph longhand to slow yourself down, or print a draft and annotate it to plan for revision.

If you missed our conference abstract workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social here's a pro tip: make sure that you identify a gap in the research and clearly state your intervention so that readers understand how you're adding to conversations in the field. What is your claim and why does it matter?

Disney Tim Burton’s<br> The Nightmare Before Christmas<br> Light Trail A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail returns to the New York Botanical Garden! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a…

We know Halloween is over, but if you're still in the spooky spirit, why not take a #WritingBreak and check out the NYBG's Nightmare Before Christmas light trail this weekend?

Taking time away from your writing can be a good thing @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social, but you also want to make it easy to jump back in. Friday is a great time to set goals for next week so that you can take time for yourself over the weekend but be ready to get back to work on Monday morning.

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's workshop on "Writing a Conference Abstract" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social! Visit our website to learn more and register now: buff.ly/Ii5N6gb

Well-Written: A Podcast for Graduate & Doctoral Students How To Podcast · This podcast features Dr. Latasha Schraeder's interviews with scholars who have completed their thesis and/or dissertation. Listen for writing resource ideas and to find out how to…

Learning about other writers' experiences can not only give you strategies to navigate #AcademicLife but can also make graduate work feel less isolating. If you like podcasts, check out Dr. Latasha Schraeder's "Well-Written: A Podcast for Graduate and Doctoral Students":