Please share with your doctoral students.  Due to multiple requests, we will be offering a virtual version of this workshop in addition to the in-person one.  Anyone interested in applying should use the link in this email (different link than for the in-person event).  

Virtual OWL Workshop Series:  Maintaining Writing Productivity as Mid-Stage Doctoral Students

for third-fifth year doctoral students with a current writing project 

The Purdue OWL is offering an in-person workshop for doctoral students in their 3rd-5th years.  Academics need to produce a quantity of high caliber writing on a regular basis.  The Maintaining Writing Productivity as Mid-Stage Doctoral Students workshop series combines lessons related to productivity with independent writing time that will further attendees’ productivity on specific projects they are currently writing.  The workshop meets weekly for 4 weeks in February.  Participants must attend all 4 weeks, as the material builds on itself from week to week.  Topics of the workshop include Transitioning from Research to Writing, Maintaining Writing and Publishing Productivity, Clarity & Concision, and Giving & Receiving Feedback.  Coffee and pastries will be provided.

Spring 2026: 

Tuesdays in February (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th) from 8:27 AM - 10:30 AM, Zoom

Anyone interested in attending this multi-week event should apply before January 27, 2026.  Complete the application survey here.  

For more information, see the introductory material in the application survey or email Writing.Lab@purdue.edu and include GRAD WRITING in the subject line.

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Vicki R. Kennell, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Purdue OWL

Krach Leadership Center, 2nd Floor

1198 3rd Street

West Lafayette, IN  47907

765-496-3903
vkennell@purdue.edu