CGU Center for Writing & Rhetoric

Here’s a shout out to the CWR’s Spotlight Consultant of July 2019! Anne Cormia, originally from San Francisco, joined the CWR team in Spring of 2019. Anne is a CGU student currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Cognitive Psychology, having previously earned her Master’s in Forensic Psychology from the University of York. Anne wanted to become a consultant because she missed teaching and had a strong desire for job that would allow her to help others while continuing to improve h...er own academic writing skills. Anne enjoys helping students with paper structure, noting that telling a coherent story is crucial to writing and research. She further notes that writing is a skill that is cultivated over a lifetime, a journey that she in which she is both participant and guide. For those who may not know about all the CWR has to offer, Anne strongly recommends the monthly dissertation bootcamps: getting the chance to complete a structured day of work in great company, with tasty snacks? Perfection! #cgucwr #writingcenters #writing #cgu See more

Remember to follow @cguprofdevl to keep up to date with the CWR! Starting August 15, you will find us there! #cgu #cgucwr #writingcenters

Hey there CGU! The CWR will be closed for in-person and online appointments from July 6- 12 for our Summer Dissertation Bootcamp! But don't fret, email submissions will still be open! #writingcenters #cgu #cgucwr

Hello CGU students! The CWR's makeover and update continues as we will be transitioning our social media to a new page in August! If you want to keep up to date with the CWR make sure to follow @cguprofdevl ! #cgu #cgucwr #writingcenters

Say hello to the CWR’s Spotlight Consultant of June 2019! Rida Mall joined the CWR team in Fall of 2018 and is a student at CGU pursuing a PhD in English with a focus on American literature. Rida wanted to become a consultant after getting assistance herself for her graduate writing assignments. In doing so, Rida realized that she, too, wanted to assist fellow graduate students with the process of writing. One of Rida’s strongest writing skills is the ability to maintain clar...ity in an argument and recognize when a writer’s voice is lost in verbosity; she passes this knowledge on to students by assisting students in a way where they are able to recognize and rectify the problem on their own. Among the many great resources offered by the CWR, Rida wholeheartedly recommends our dissertation bootcamps, stating: It’s always great to see a group of PhD students from various disciplines come together and chat about the different challenges of writing and graduate school in general. You feel like you’re not alone. #writingcenters #cwr #cgucwr #cgu See more

The Center for Writing & Rhetoric's 2019 Summer Dissertation Bootcamp application deadline is this Monday, June 10th! To get more information and apply, visit our website: https://mycampus.cgu.edu/writing-rhetoric

The CWR is here to meet your writing needs all summer long!!! In case you didn't notice, our body paragraphs are always beach ready

As a part of the Academic Professional Development Summer Series, the Center for Writing & Rhetoric brings you a webinar about the common writing assignments you might be expected to produce in graduate school in various disciplines. Learn about best practices, common paper structures, and basic questions you should take into account when approaching these writing assignments. Recommended for all incoming and returning graduate students. Register at: https://cgu.zoom.us//regi/6be62c4eaedfcf104ac87b605f06faf5

Use your writing to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and expand your mind. The Center for Writing & Rhetoric is here to help. www.cgu.edu/write #cgu #cgucwr #cguacademicprofdev #writing #octaviabutler

Take advantage of our amazing writing consultants all summer long! Visit our website to make an appointment! #cgu #cgucwr #cguacademicprofdev

The Center for Writing & Rhetoric is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2019 Summer Dissertation Bootcamp! Summer Dissertation Bootcamp is an opportunity for ABD PhD students to dedicate over 35 hours of writing time on their dissertations in a community of similarly-positioned writers with complimentary food, guest speakers, stretch breaks, and writing hacks. This is a complimentary resource for CGU students, but space is limited. Applications a...re required! This year's Bootcamp will take place between July 6th and 12th from 8am to 4:30pm. Attendance at all days and sessions is required. To apply, please: Discuss your writing plan for the week with your chair/advisor; visit https://mycampus.cgu.edu/web/writing-rhetoric to complete our application form, including your writing plan and a detailed statement of how you would benefit from the camp; and, have your chair/advisor email us ([email protected]) with a copy of your writing plan, and confirmation that they have discussed it with you. The deadline for applications is June 10th. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]!

And if final papers have you overwhelmed, the CWR is here to help! Schedule your appointments at www.cgu.mywconline.com #writingcenter #cgucwr #cwr #writing #finals

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES NO. 4: PERSPECTIVE Register here: http://tinyurl.com/yc5dyc4z "I think all writing is a disease. You can't stop it." -William Carlos Williams... We are excited to offer a series of four creative writing workshops this spring--join us for one, some, or all! Our workshops are open to all skill levels and will provide space for you to generate or refine creative writing projects. Wednesday, April 3 5:00 - 6:30PM IAC Library