Graduate Writing Events

If you are a graduate student at the Purdue main campus in West Lafayette, you are invited to join us for special programs designed to help you progress with the writing requirements of graduate school. 

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.

For more information, email writing.lab@purdue.edu and include Intro Grad in the subject line.

Maintaining Writing Productivity as Mid-Stage Doctoral Students 

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

The Purdue OWL offers 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.

Key Information:

Spring 2027 dates and times will be announced late fall or early spring semesters.

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 to revise their master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation with support from Purdue OWL staff. Those who attended a previous IWE are allowed to apply, but preference will be given to those who have not yet attended. 

Participants will receive writing instruction and support from OWL staff, will spend significant time writing or revising their thesis or dissertation, and will network with other graduate writers on campus.

Dates and times to be determine.

Writers' Rooms

For more information about Writers' Rooms visit our Student Resources webpage.

Graduate Writing Groups

For more information about writing groups visit our Student Resources webpage.