This program is intended to provide ongoing academic writing support to a selective, interdisciplinary cohort of international/multilingual scholars throughout the full academic year. At the end of the mentorship, participants will be able to set reasonable goals and plan out a strategy for completing thesis work and other significant writings in an organized and timely manner.
From the beginning of the program, participants work closely with the moderator and in groups focusing on strategies for best writing practices and providing each other with accountability as they face the ever-changing challenges and evolving complexity of writing projects that their academic careers require.
Cultivating Sustainable Writing Habits is a year-long mentorship.
At the end of the academic year, students will:
- Utilize a wide range of writing strategies including freewriting, journaling, peer reviewing.
- Set reasonable goals and plan out a strategy to complete their thesis and other writing for their courses in an organized and timely manner.
- Develop habits involving a regular writing schedule, increasing the amount of time each week that they spend writing while making that writing time more efficient.
- Experience less anxiety and more confidence in their writing.
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Over the course of this one-year long mentorship, students will meet as a cohort for 3 workshops per quarter, along with multiple one-on-one consultations with the instructor.
“This mentorship program has significantly improved my writing skills over the past year. Having the support of my peers and the ability to collaborate has been invaluable. Additionally, [the mentor’s] office hours have provided timely and contextual help, which has greatly enhanced my understanding and application of writing techniques. The most beneficial aspect of the program for me was learning how to learn writing requirement of different academic fields and adjust my writing style to fit specific academic fields. This tailored approach has not only improved my writing but also my confidence in submitting my work for academic scrutiny. To future students considering this program, I would say: seize this precious opportunity! Engage actively with your peers and “use” [the mentor] as a key resource to refine your skills. The support and knowledge you gain here are instrumental in becoming a better writer.”
“In every class, we were given many different writings samples and discussed them in terms of a specific writing skills or style. I found this activity very helpful in the sense that I can exercise what I have learned in class in many different writing contexts. One-on-one meetings with [the mentor] was also one of the major beneficial parts of this program. [The mentor] has always kindly offered us one-on-one tutoring whenever we needed, and his detailed feedback always helped me to enhance my expressions and improve delivery.”
“The writing workshop with [the mentor] has been stupendous. The class material is inspiring and well planned. [The mentor] is also always available outside the classroom. My biggest take away from this program is to work with [the mentor] and other peers, talking about writing, and working on writing together.”
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