Workshops
I will be offering the workshops below for Spring Term 2012.
Academic Communication Workshops for Spring 2012
The Communication Process: A Framework for Developing Written and Oral Projects
DATE: 17 January 2012
TIME: 11:00 – 12:30
LOCATION: Student Center, Room 319
Whether beginning an article for publication or preparing for a conference presentation, both activities share a common rhetorical process. This workshop provides a framework to guide you through the process of writing and speaking in an academic context. Emphasis on the similarities and differences between written and oral communication will be explored.
Crafting a CV and Cover Letter
DATE: 1 February 2012
TIME: 10:30 – 12:00
LOCATION: Library, Wilby Room
From a communication perspective, a CV and cover letter are two of the most strategic documents you will craft as a graduate student. Indeed, both documents share a common purpose, namely, to acquire an interview. This workshop offers rhetorical strategies for moving beyond “template thinking” to personal marketing and customization based on the type of institution to which you are applying. Participants are encouraged to bring their own CV and cover letter to the workshop for peer review. If you would like your materials critiqued using the projection system during the workshop, please send copies at least one week prior to the event to David Lawrence at CETL. The email address is david.lawrence@cetl.gatech.edu
Public Speaking Basics: Creating Dynamic Presentations
DATE: 14 February 2012
TIME: 11:00 – 12:30
LOCATION: Student Center, Piedmont Room
There is a good chance that your list of favorite things to do does not include standing in front of an audience and delivering a presentation. In fact, public speaking is one of the most common fears people share. This workshop provides strategies and tips for preparing and delivering dynamic oral presentations. Understanding the fundamentals for preparing an oral presentation will help in alleviating some of the anxiety you may encounter when you present at your next conference.
Crafting a CV and Cover Letter
DATE: 8 March 2012
TIME: 11:00 – 12:20
LOCATION: Student Center, Room 319
From a communication perspective, a CV and cover letter are two of the most strategic documents you will craft as a graduate student. Indeed, both documents share a common purpose, namely, to acquire an interview. This workshop offers rhetorical strategies for moving beyond “template thinking” to personal marketing and customization based on the type of institution to which you are applying. Participants are encouraged to bring their own CV and cover letter to the workshop for peer review. If you would like your materials critiqued using the projection system during the workshop, please send copies at least one week prior to the event to David Lawrence at CETL. The email address is david.lawrence@cetl.gatech.edu
Crafting a Teaching Philosophy Statement
DATE: 28 March 2012
TIME: 10:30 – 12:00
LOCATION: Library, Wilby Room
Faculty job postings in higher education typically require applicants to submit a statement of teaching philosophy. For many graduate students, this is a puzzling request. Do they want to know what I will teach? how I will teach? why I will teach? This workshop offers strategies and tips for writing effective teaching statements. Particular attention will be placed on crafting a document that is specifically addressed to the institution you are applying. Participants are encouraged to bring their teaching statements to the workshop for peer review. If you would like your materials critiqued using the projection system during the workshop, please send copies at least one week prior to the event to David Lawrence at CETL. The email address is david.lawrence@cetl.gatech.edu
Crafting a Research Statement
DATE: 17 April 2012
TIME: 10:30 – 12:00
LOCATION: Library, Wilby Room
Job postings in higher education, industry, government, and other institutions often require a research statement as part of the application process. This workshop will focus on common elements shared among diverse research statements and how to craft your own research statement specifically for the type of institution to which you are applying. Participants are encouraged to bring their research statements to the workshop for peer review. If you would like your materials critiqued using the projection system during the workshop, please send copies at least one week prior to the event to David Lawrence at CETL. The email address is david.lawrence@cetl.gatech.edu