Writing

February 6, 2018

Lasker Foundation 2018 Essay Contest — 3/30/2018

The Lasker Foundation has launched its 2018 Essay Contest. This exciting challenge engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about the big questions in biology and medicine today and the role of biomedical research in our society. The contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to…

September 25, 2017

George Bennett Fellowship in Writing — 11/30/2017

The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or pursuing a career as a writer. It provides for one academic year a stipend (currently $15,260), as well as housing and meals for the fellow and their…

March 29, 2016

Call for Papers for Reducing Urban Poverty — 5/15/2016

To encourage a new generation of urban policy makers and promote early career research, Cities Alliance, IHC – Global Coalition for Inclusive Housing and Sustainable Cities, USAID, the Wilson Center, and the World Bank are co-sponsoring the 7th annual paper competition for graduate students, seeking abstracts on urban poverty…

March 30, 2015

Workshop: Writing the Dissertation: Strategies and Pitfalls — 4/23/15

Writing the Dissertation: Strategies and Pitfalls Wednesday, April 23, 2015, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, 110 Sproul Hall  | Register Online This workshop focuses on the basic strategies of successfully writing a doctoral dissertation. It covers both strategies for organizing a large research project and for writing up…

February 12, 2015

“The Berkeley Graduate” Offers a Another Student Perspective

Check out the The Berkeley Graduate, the Graduate Assembly’s online publication by, for and about graduate students. At their site you will find articles on students, events, research, academic life, science and technology, politics, op-eds, entertainment, and more. In their words: “Its goal is to inform…

November 5, 2014

Workshops on Writing: Scientific and Technical — 11/20/14

Scientific and Technical Writing Workshop This workshop will provide an introduction to effective scientific and technical writing. Tuesday, November 20, 2014 2 to 4 pm 110T Sproul Hall Register Online This workshop will provide an introduction to effective scientific and technical writing.

October 14, 2014

Workshops on Writing: Editing & Revising — 10/21/2014

Editing and Revising In this workshop you will learn how a professional editor works with a manuscript; how to use the techniques of an editor to revise your own writing; and how to diagnose and avoid common writing errors and weaknesses. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 2 to 4 pm…

March 4, 2014

Attend the Second Berkeley Science Review Writing Workshop — 3/11/14

Want to improve your science writing? Get friends interested in science writing? Learn more about writing, layout, editing, and more? Check out the second writing workshop of our monthly series: brown-bag lunch edition. Tuesday, March 11th (second Tuesday of the month) 11:30 am – 1 pm (bring your lunch!) 939 Evans Hall…
Productive Writer

January 18, 2013

Become a more productive writer in 2013

Do you have writing goals for your thesis or dissertation in the new year? Have you resolved to be a more productive writer in 2013? Join, for free, a community of writers sharing advice and strategies twice a month via email.