Throughout the semester, our consulting team hosts workshops on academic writing. These workshops can help at every stage of the process, from research and planning to revising and editing. All Steinhardt students are welcome to attend, and we encourage you to come with any questions you might have. Below is a list of workshops we will conduct in Spring 2025.
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Spring 2025 Workshop Schedule
Via Zoom, Registration Required
Crafting your Professional Narrative: Writing Standout Resumes and Cover Letters
With Pallavi Janiani
February 20, 2–3 p.m.
This workshop covers strategies and techniques for writing resumes and cover letters that highlight your academic, research and professional experiences and skills, helping you craft a comprehensive professional narrative. In this session, we will guide you through best practices, strategies for tailoring your resume and cover letters to specific jobs, and tips to stand out in a competitive job market. We will also discuss the differences between a CV and a resume and how to customize resumes for various industries. The workshop is open to all Steinhardt students, and we encourage you to bring any questions you have about the resume and cover letter writing process.
Academic Writing from Start to Finish
With Jessie Roy
February 28, 3–4 p.m.
This workshop will support you in leveling up your skills through the whole process of writing an academic essay—from the first spark of an idea to the moment you submit it. We’ll cover techniques for brainstorming and outlining, how to get your ideas down in a first draft, and revision strategies from the macro to the micro level. Open to all Steinhardt students. You are encouraged to bring any questions you may have about writing for a Q&A at the end of the session.
Workshopping 101
With Carly Stone
March 4, 2–3 p.m.
In this session, we’ll discuss the essentials of workshopping: how to strike up workshopping relationships, respond to suggestions, take in-line comments, and write helpful feedback letters. As you develop your workshopping skills, not only will you help others improve their work—you’ll also sharpen your own writing skills in the process. All Steinhardt students are encouraged to attend. There will be a Q&A at the end of the session: bring any and all questions you may have about writing.
Mastering Literature Reviews: Synthesizing Research, Identifying Gaps, and Shaping Your Narrative
With Pallavi Janiani
March 20, 2–3 p.m.
This workshop will focus on writing effective literature reviews, whether as standalone papers or as part of larger research projects such as theses and term papers. We will cover important skills such as evaluating and selecting sources, synthesizing research findings, and structuring literature reviews appropriately. You will learn how to structure your review with a clear and critical narrative while identifying trends, gaps, debates, and areas for future research on the topic. This workshop is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students at Steinhardt who are working on research projects and theses. We encourage you to bring any questions about writing literature reviews to this session.
Misinfo, Fake News, and Hallucinations: Evaluating Sources for Academic Writing
With Jessie Roy
April 4, 3–4 p.m.
This workshop covers concrete strategies for evaluating the trustworthiness and authority of academic and popular sources. We’ll consider questions like: is that website a genuine grassroots organization, or a scam? How do we tell factual information from made-up or AI-generated clickbait? Surely academic journals are above suspicion–or are they? And can social media posts ever be an authoritative source? This workshop is open to all Steinhardt students, and you are encouraged to bring any questions you may have about writing for a Q&A at the end of the session.
Editing 101
With Carly Stone
April 8, 2–3 p.m.
So, you’ve written a draft. It’s filled with great research and smart ideas. But even the best ideas are only as strong as their delivery—if your work is hidden behind grammar errors, confusing syntax, or poorly-structured paragraphs, it’s time to bring out your red pens and start editing. In this workshop, we’ll discuss strategies to help you refine your structure, style, clarity, concision, and grammar. Open to all Steinhardt students. There will be a Q&A at the end of the session: bring any and all questions you may have about writing.
The Steinhardt Writing Center provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for events and services should be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the workshop. Please contact the Steinhardt Writing Center at SteinhardtWritingCenter@nyu.edu for assistance.