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.
Writers' Rooms
Writers' Rooms are dedicated times and places for graduate writers to work on their academic writing projects (e.g., scholarly articles, dissertations, etc.). Writers should plan to spend most of the two-hour block in independent writing; however, On-Campus Writing Lab tutors will be available for very brief, limited consultations if concerns arise during the writing time. Writers should bring whatever materials they need for successful work on their projects, including laptops, books and articles, style guides, research data, white board markers, pens, paper, etc.
If you are interested in joining, please sign up using the online scheduler under the "Group Programs" drop-down menu. All sessions will begin with goal setting and end with a discussion of what was accomplished.
Spring 2025 Schedule
| Dates | January 13th to May 10th |
| Days | Mondays |
| Timings | 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
| Location | Krach (KRCH) 230 |
Note: No meeting on January 20th
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
| Dates | February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th |
| Days | Tuesdays |
| Timings | 8:30 am - 10:30 am |
| Location | Krach (KRCH) 230 |
Key information:
Application Period: January 20th - 27th, 2025
Eligibility: PhD students in their 3rd, 4th or 5th 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. 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.
Summer dates and times will be announced toward the middle of the spring semester.