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Current Peer-Review Groups

Dissertation Writing in the Humanities Peer-Review Groups—Fall 2021

 

Writing a dissertation in the humanities? Find collegiality, structure, and inspiration by joining a peer review group. Facilitated by Graduate Writing Lab Fellows, these small writing groups offer the guidance and motivation of peers by allowing you to receive feedback as you work on a chapter of your dissertation. You will set weekly writing goals and take turns giving and receiving feedback as your drafts progress. Group members support one another by sharing strategies and troubleshooting challenges in their writing process.

Groups will be organized by fields of similar interest. They will start in late September and meet every week. The meeting day, time, and location (including online or in person) will be determined based on participants’ schedules.

Register through this link.

Dissertation Writing in the Social Sciences Peer-Review Groups—Fall 2021

Writing a dissertation in the social sciences? Find collegiality, structure, and inspiration by joining a peer review group. Facilitated by Graduate Writing Lab Fellows, these small writing groups offer the guidance and motivation of peers by allowing you to receive feedback as you work on a chapter of your dissertation. You will set weekly writing goals and take turns giving and receiving feedback as your drafts progress. Group members support one another by sharing strategies and troubleshooting challenges in their writing process.

Groups will be organized by fields of similar interest. They will start in late September and meet every week. The meeting day, time, and location (including online or in person) will be determined based on participants’ schedules.

Register through this link.

NIH NRSA F30/31 Fellowship-Application Peer-Review Groups—Fall 2021

If you are looking for a collaborative atmosphere to get feedback on your NIH NRSA F30/31 application, join our Peer-Review Group, facilitated by a GWL Writing Consultant and NRSA Fellow! You will meet weekly in a small group setting to provide each other with constructive criticism and tips for improving your application essays. Group members will be expected to provide feedback for their peers in addition to receiving guidance on their own work. You will improve the quality of your NRSA application and enhance the overall clarity and effectiveness of your writing style in a friendly, welcoming environment!

The groups will aim to start the first or second week of October. All meetings will be virtual (via Zoom), and the meeting format and schedule will be determined based on participants’ needs. Meetings will be 60-90 minutes.

Register through this link.

NSF GRFP Fellowship-Application Peer-Review Groups—Fall 2021

If you are looking for a collaborative atmosphere to get feedback on your NSF Graduate Research Fellowship application, join our Peer-Review Group, facilitated by GWL Writing Consultants and successful NSF Fellowship applicants! You will meet weekly in a small group setting to provide each other with constructive criticism and tips for improving your application essays. Group members will be expected to provide feedback for their peers in addition to receiving guidance on their own work. You will improve the quality of your NSF application and enhance the overall clarity and effectiveness of your writing style in a friendly, welcoming environment!

The groups will aim to start the week of September 13th, and go until mid-October. All meetings will be virtual (via Zoom), and the meeting format and schedule will be determined based on participants’ needs. Meetings will be 60-90 minutes. 

Register through this link.

RITM Dissertation-Writing Peer-Review Groups—Fall 2021

The Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration dissertation writing groups provide a space for doctoral students, in all programs and departments, who are writing dissertations on topics related to race, indigeneity, and/or transnational migration. Participants share their own work and provide constructive feedback to others, while making progress towards their degrees. Groups of 4-6 members each will meet weekly for 90 minutes, followed by voluntary group writing time. A facilitator from the Graduate Writing Lab will coordinate meetings and discussions.

Participants are expected to attend consistently throughout the semester. Applicants should be doctoral students who have an approved prospectus and are eager to share their work and receive feedback from their peers.

Register through this link.