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Writing Seminars
Our seminar series address approaches to common writing assignments,
Fall 2026 seminars are open for registration, with the full seminar schedule available here.
Series 1 – Learning to Become a Scholar
From High School Writer to University Scholar - Sept. 21, 12:30 p.m.
Clarifies the specific expectations that your professors have for your work so that you will be better prepared for university-level writing.
Understanding & Planning Your Written Assignments - Sept. 22, 12:30 p.m.
Explains how to determine your professors' expectations for your work as well as how to use strategies like storyboarding to plan out your final product.
Referencing Your Paper - Sept. 23, 12:30 p.m.
Using examples from APA and MLA, presents citation as a necessary means of avoiding accusations of plagiarism and as an approach to strengthening the credibility of the claims in your paper.
Overcoming Writer's Block - Sept. 24, 12:30 p.m.
Focuses on the different stages of the writing process and provides a more organized approach to keep you on track.
Series 2 – Writing Foundations: What Every Writer Needs to Know
Writing More Clearly - Oct. 5, 12:30 p.m.
What do your professors want? Clarity!
Concise Writing - Oct. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Demonstrates how to eliminate wordiness, condense information, and maintain meaningful content.
Crafting an Argument - Oct. 7, 12:30 p.m.
Demystifies this critical element of academic writing and demonstrates how to communicate the purpose of your paper clearly and concisely. Every paper requires a
Editing and Proofreading - Oct. 8, 12:30 p.m.
Review what to check before you submit your written work.
Series 3 – Disciplinary Writing: Writing for Your Audience
Writing in the Social Sciences - Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m.
Addresses how to approach different types of writing assignments in the social sciences by breaking down complicated instructions.
Writing in the Arts and Humanities - Oct. 20, 12:30 p.m.
Demonstrates the role of critical consumption in the writing process and explores the organizational elements of an arts and humanities paper.
Writing in the Sciences - Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m.
Examines ways to write engaging scientific papers that audiences can comprehend.
Writing in Nursing and Health Sciences - Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m.
Explores ways to communicate complex health information to a wide audience, so not only academics but also the public can learn about issues vital to them.
Series 4 – I've Never Written That Before: Exploring Different Genres
Annotated Bibliographies - Nov. 9, 12:30 p.m.
Explains the expectations and different steps involved in writing an annotated bibliography, including resources for citing.
Writing Essay Exams - Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m.
This seminar focuses on how to prepare useful study notes to help you write a well-structured and analytical essay exam.
Writing a Book Review - Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m.
Explains the purpose of a book review and how to evaluate the contributions of authors in terms of their credibility and the evidence they present.
Executive Summaries - Nov. 12, 1:30 p.m.
The gateway to business communication. No one will read your 80-page proposal if the exec summary is not persuasive. Learn how to write a concise, yet evocative, summary that perfectly pitches your idea.
Series 5 – Professional Writing: Writing That Will Take You Places
Writing Resumes - Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m.
You know the importance of a well-written resume. Join us and learn how to highlight your vast experiences in a limited space.
Personal Statements - Nov. 24, 1:30 p.m.
Examines common pitfalls and explains how to connect with your intended audience.
Cover Letters - Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m.
After joining our previous seminar, you have written a fabulous resume, but don’t forget about the cover letter! In this session, you will learn to write a cover letter that brilliantly complements your resume and that will get you noticed.
Letters Of Intent - Nov. 26, 12:30 p.m.
Invite applicants to detail the agendas, academic or otherwise, they plan to pursue should they be offered admission into a program. This seminar explains the key components of each type of letter of intent.
Series 6 – Effective Presentations
Slide Design - Nov. 30, 1:30 p.m.
Visual communication is a crucial-- yet often overlooked-- aspect of delivering a dynamic presentation. In this session, we will explore how to craft an engaging PowerPoint slide deck.
Organizing Your Presentation - Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m.
Have a high stakes presentation and want to organize your material for greatest impact? Join us for a session on how to create a presentation people want to hear.
If you do not see a seminar or workshop that addresses your writing needs or questions, let us know. Suggest a seminar or workshop topic: wsc@uwo.ca