Writing is a fundamental component of any graduate program, and the Graduate Division is committed to supporting students in the development of strong writing skills and healthy writing habits.
The Graduate Division offers writing support in the following areas:
The following campus resources that are to support graduate student writing in various areas
UCSB Library
Librarians offer several workshops every quarter during the academic year on topics such as advanced search methods, managing citations and data, literature reviews, data analysis and visualization, and scholarly communication. You can view the Library Calendar page for the latest updates.
Instructional Development
In addition to pedagogy workshops, ID offers support for crafting certain materials for the academic job market such as teaching philosophy statements, teaching demos, and more. Check out their Teaching Assistant Workshops page for more information.
Other departments that offer writing-centered workshops and support for graduate students include:
Additionally, we recommend checking out the GSRC Shoreline Event page, as we are often listed as a co-host on writing-related events from other departments.