Graduate Writing Events

In-person session details 

Graduate Writing Groups

Are you interested in accelerating your progress on writing projects? A writing group can provide the accountability you need to make this happen, and the Purdue On-Campus Writing Lab can help. We put together a Writing Group Vidcast that includes some information about forming your own writing group, including details about how the On-Campus Writing Lab can help. Then, collect your potential group and contact the On-Campus Writing Lab at Writing.Lab@purdue.edu to request a group consultation. 

Introduction to Graduate Writing Workshop

for first and second-year graduate students

The expectations for writing in graduate school are much higher than for writing as an undergraduate.  As a graduate writer, you may undertake the writing of articles for publication, grants, conference presentations, a thesis or dissertation, etc.  The Introduction to Graduate Writing Workshop is meant to introduce graduate students in their first or second year to various aspects of scholarly writing so that they can become successful scholarly writers in their field of study. This four-part workshop focuses on Getting Started, Drafting, Revising/Editing, and Project Planning. 

Maintaining Writing Productivity as Mid-Stage Doctoral Students 

for third, fourth, and fifth-year doctoral students with a current writing project 

With support from the Purdue Graduate School.

The Purdue OWL is offering an in-person workshop for doctoral students in their 3rd-5th years. Academics need to produce a quantity of high caliber writing on a regular basis. The Maintaining Writing Productivity as Mid-Stage Doctoral Students workshop series combines lessons related to productivity with independent writing time that will further attendees’ productivity on specific projects they are currently writing. The workshop meets weekly for four weeks. Participants are expected to attend all 4 weeks. Topics of the workshop include Transitioning from Research to Writing, Maintaining Writing and Publishing Productivity, Clarity & Concision, and Giving and Receiving Good Feedback.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Key information: 

Application Period: January 20^th - 27^th, 2025

Eligibility: PhD students in their 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th year

How to apply: Complete the application survey here.

For more information, see the introductory material in the application survey or email us at Writing.Lab@purdue.edu and include Grad Writing in the subject line.

Intensive Writing Experience—Thesis & Dissertation Writers

for graduate students writing a thesis or dissertation

The purpose of the Intensive Writing Experience (IWE) is to give graduate students in good standing with their programs time to write or revise their master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation with support from Purdue OWL staff. Participants will receive writing instruction and support from Writing Lab staff, will spend significant time writing or revising their thesis or dissertation, and will network with other graduate writers on campus. 

Those who attended a previous IWE are allowed to apply, but preference will be given to those who have not yet attended. 

Writers can choose from three options:

• Full-day virtual week (3 full days)
• Full-day in-person week (3 full days)
• Half-day in-person week (5 half days, mornings)

Key information: 

Application Period:  April 14-23, 2025

Eligibility: Master’s or PhD students completing a thesis or dissertation

How to apply: Complete the application survey here beginning April 14, 2025. Application requires advisor consent.

For more information, see the information sheet or email Writing.Lab@purdue.edu and include IWE in the subject line.