CSU Writes Fall Offerings
Whether it’s the changing leaves, a pumpkin spice latte, or cheers erupting from Canvas Stadium, you’ve probably come to realize it’s fall. It’s also a good time to remind you we are not the writing center. CSU Writes works with career-building research and scholarly writers in the areas we struggle the most with our writing practices and productivity: space, time, energy, momentum, and style.
As we embark further in our semester, perhaps you’re noticing some major writing projects on the horizon. Maybe you’ve already been working towards a writing goal. No matter your situation, we’ve got an event for you.
Below are some of the remaining events for this semester.
Grad Retreats:
November 1.5-Day Writing Retreat (Zoom)
When: November 5th (3-4:30p) and 6th (8:30a-4:30p)
Writers who plan to graduate Spring 2022 will benefit from this retreat. This 1.5-Day Intensive Writing Retreat is designed to help graduate students maintain momentum on their fall writing projects. These retreats include short introductory sessions for project planning Friday afternoon and a full day of writing on Saturday.
December 1.5-Day Writing Retreat (Zoom)
When: December 3rd (3-4:30p) and 4th (8:30a-4:30p)
Wrap your semester writing before the winter break at this retreat. These retreats include short introductory sessions for project planning Friday afternoon and a full day of writing on Saturday.
Grad Workshops:
Presenting & Integrating Evidence
When: November 1st, 3-3:50p
What: This workshop covers strategies for how to best present and how to integrate evidence in the “story” of a research project. We will focus on narrative integration of evidence (this is NOT a workshop on how to create visual–tables, figures, or illustrations). [This is a crossover workshop with the Write to Publish Suite–a 12-week series to produce an article for publication.]
Passive & Active Voice with Dr. Kelly Bradbury
When: November 3rd, 12-12:30p
What: This workshop covers strategies for how to best present and how to integrate evidence in the “story” of a research project. We will focus on narrative integration of evidence (this is NOT a workshop on how to create visual–tables, figures, or illustrations). [This is a crossover workshop with the Write to Publish Suite–a 12-week series to produce an article for publication.]
Postdoctoral students:
You are welcome to attend any graduate student or faculty writing event that fits your needs. We also offer a few events specifically for postdoc students.
Faculty Writes:
Faculty from across academic disciplines and departments are encouraged to join a CSU Writes event. We offer workshops, retreats, and a Writing Accountability for Research Projects (WARP) program.
Faculty Retreats:
October Writing Retreat (Hybrid or Zoom)
When: October 29th (8:30a-4:30p) and/or 30th (8:30a-4:30p)
What: Welcome to mid-semester! This 1- or 2-Day Intensive Writing Retreat (you pick which days to attend) is designed to help faculty maintain momentum on their fall writing. A one or two-day retreat is a great place to pick up a stalled project or to start building momentum early in the semester. These retreats include short introductory sessions for conversation and project planning in the morning on Friday and Saturday.
November Writing Retreat (Hybrid or Zoom)
When: November 12th (8:30a-4:30p) and 13th (8:30a-4:30p)
What: Begin to wrap your fall writing projects at this retreat. This is the final of the semester’s 2-Day Intensive Writing Retreats. It is designed to help faculty maintain momentum as we move into the final weeks of the semester. It has short introductory sessions on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Faculty Workshops:
Collaborative Writing: Simple Rules
When October 26th, 12-12:50p
What: This workshop provides writers with ten rules that will support their writing with collaborators. We will discuss data management, agreements, timelines, and more in the context of writers coming together to co-produce manuscripts and proposals.
WORKSHOP RECORDINGS:
If you cannot make one our workshops or special events, go to the CSU Writes website. You will find recorded workshops on topics ranging from “scheduling to prioritize writing” to “managing email” to “crafting a literature review.”
You will even find recordings of our semester’s special events like the Source/Citation Management workshops on how to use Endnote, Mendeley, and Zotero. You can also access a recording of the small panel/BIG TOPIC panel presentation featuring experts from CSU’s Research Acceleration Office who spoke on the landscapes, resources, and writing strategies for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Stay up-to-date with our latest offerings and success stories at our website, https://csuwrites.colostate.edu/. Write on!