Communication Skills

Writing Assistance for grad students

Event Date:September 22, 2021 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location:In-person (Cameron 125) or online Chris Harrington, Senior Tutor at the Writing Resources Center, provides grad-only hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-4 pm. Chris offers in-person meetings, e-tutoring and online appointments: specify your preference when you sign up, and be sure to register for […]

Engineering Café: How to Compose Professional Emails+

Event Date:September 22, 2021 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location:Zoom Offered by NC State University. Generously facilitated by Katie Homar. Contact colleagues at NC State and beyond with tact and ease! In this workshop, you will gain strategies for crafting effective professional emails. Specifically, participants will practice and discuss strategies for: Organizing a professional […]

Postdoc Q&A Session with Blue Cross Blue Shield

Event Date:September 22, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Have questions about your insurance coverage? Drop in on Zoom during this hour to speak with Jinna Morgan, Campus Service Advisor from Blue Cross Blue Shield, and get some answers! This event is part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 20-24). Loading…

How to Use EndNote Citation Management Software

Event Date:September 21, 2021 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location:Zoom Join Beth Scarborough, Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian at Atkins Library, to learn how to organize and easily cite your references with EndNote software training. EndNote is a reference management software that is available free of charge to all students. You will also learn […]

Weekend Write

Event Date:September 18, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location:Zoom Whether you’re finishing a dissertation chapter, getting ready to defend a thesis, trying to complete a term paper, or just need to get some work done, this event is for you. The online Weekend Write provides structured writing time, goal setting, and accountability to […]

How to Structure Results and Discussion Sections

Event Date:September 16, 2021 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Zoom Offered by NC State University and Facilitated by Katie Homar Write up the results! There’s more to it! In this workshop, we explore how to create strong results, discussion, and conclusion sections. Specifically, participants will practice and discuss strategies for: Choosing an appropriate structure […]

How to Use EndNote Citation Management Software

Event Date:September 15, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Cone 268 Join Beth Scarborough, Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian at Atkins Library, to learn how to organize and easily cite your references with EndNote software training. EndNote is a reference management software that is available free of charge to all students. You will also […]

Formatting and Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation

Event Date:September 14, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Are you planning to submit your thesis or dissertation sometime this or next semester? Attend this session to have all of your questions about formatting, defense, and submission procedures answered! These workshops are offered approximately every two weeks and are *essential* for a stress-free […]

Weekend Write

Event Date:September 11, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location:Zoom Whether you’re finishing a dissertation chapter, getting ready to defend a thesis, trying to complete a term paper, or just need to get some work done, this event is for you. The online Weekend Write provides structured writing time, goal setting, and accountability to […]

Formatting and Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation

Event Date:August 30, 2021 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location:Zoom Are you planning to submit your thesis or dissertation sometime this or next semester? Attend this session to have all of your questions about formatting, defense, and submission procedures answered! These workshops are offered approximately every two weeks and are *essential* for a stress-free […]