In academic research and writing, we work with so many different approaches and texts that it can be hard to make sure our arguments stand out. In this interactive workshop, we will practice articulating clear arguments and differentiating them from the ideas of others. You will leave with a framework that you can apply to […]
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Every academic argument is in conversation with other people's work. This interactive workshop focuses on how to clearly and convincingly integrate sources and evidence into your writing, using a flexible “evidence sandwich” method. We’ll apply this method to examples from different disciplines, from humanities quotation practices to STEM reports of data. Then you’ll use the […] Join us to gain valuable insights into the graduate student experience at UC Berkeley. Learn what it’s like to live in the Bay Area as an out-of-state student and how to balance graduate studies with exploring the community beyond the classroom. Student panelists will share their personal experiences and perspectives on graduate student life. Register […] |
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A good sentence can stop you in your tracks, help a hard idea stick, and leave you wanting to keep reading. In this interactive workshop, we'll write sentences together and notice how small choices—a stronger verb, a word cut, a clause flipped—can make academic prose all the more lucid and incisive. Working closely with a […] Learn how to successfully navigate the Ph.D. application process from start to finish and what you can do now to prepare. This session will cover application timelines, key requirements, and tips for crafting a strong application. Faculty and staff panelists will also share their insights on what makes a competitive Ph.D. application. Register for the […] |
1 event,Learn how to successfully navigate the master’s or professional school application process from start to finish and what you can do now to prepare. This session will cover application timelines, key requirements, and tips for crafting a strong application. Faculty and staff panelists will also share their insights on building a strong application. Register for […] |
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Editing is where your ideas come into focus. In this interactive workshop, we'll approach editing as a set of decisions you can practice: sentence by sentence, line by line, figuring out what helps you get your point across. We'll start together, editing a paragraph as a group. Then you'll turn to your own writing and […] Explore how graduate education is funded and how to maximize the opportunities available to you. In this presentation, the Graduate Funding team will break down the components of funding packages for both Ph.D. and master’s students, including stipends, employment, tuition and fee remissions, and loans. The session will also highlight external funding resources, along with […] |
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Do you consider yourself to be a writer? Academic writing can seem robotic and impersonal, but it doesn’t have to be. The goal of this workshop is to improve our ability to imbue our writing with our own identities. We will reflect on what type of academic writer we want to be and learn concrete […]
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Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to remain eligible for financial aid. But what is SAP anyway? Learn about this requirement and the appeal process in this session. Register for Financial Aid 102 Other workshops that are of interest: June 3 | 1PM: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Impacts on Your Aid […]
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Curious about pursuing a degree to advance your career? Learn more about re-entering academia as a working professional from UC Berkeley graduate students who were previously in your shoes. We will discuss the timeline to apply, application requirements, and answer your questions about what to expect in graduate school. Register for the UC Berkeley Graduate […] |
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Refining: Integrating Evidence
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Start Your Grad School Journey in California
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Refining: Writing Sentences
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Revising: Editing Your Writing
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Graduate Funding Explained
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Moving Forward: Finding Your Voice as a Writer
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Financial Aid 102: Beyond the Basics
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Re-Entering Academia at UC Berkeley
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