This series will teach you diverse and creative techniques for styling writing. We will engage with examples from academic, technical, and creative writing to get us thinking about the context of elegant and effective style. This workshop is tailored to suit the needs of students and postdoctoral scholars across disciplines as well as researchers and other scholars. We encourage you to attend all sessions of the series, but you are also welcome to sign up for separate sessions.

Part 1: Clear It Up (Mon, Jan 13th, 1-2:15pm)
In this session, you will learn how to clarify your meaning in complex sentences.

Part 2: Help It Flow (Tue, Jan 14th, 1-2:15pm)
It is also important to enhance the cohesion and coherence of your sentences and paragraphs.

Part 3: Word It Well (Wed, Jan 15th, 1-2:15pm)
To improve your style, use precise and effective wording to increase clarity and thick description.

Part 4: Trim It Down (Thu, Jan 16th, 1-2:15pm)
Your next step is to learn how to cut down your word count so that every word matters.

Part 5: Make It Shine (Fri, Jan 17th, 1-2:15pm)
Academic writing does not have to be boring and insipid. Here you will play with sentences, explore rhetorical devices, and have fun with punctuation.