Graduate Students

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About the Graduate Writing Laboratory

The Graduate Writing Lab provides programs, resources, and community for Yale students and scholars as they work on their craft of researching, writing, and communicating.

Writing and Public Speaking Consultations

All GSAS and professional school students are eligible for free consultations in the Graduate Writing Lab. Get one-on-one feedback on any writing project at any stage for the writing process. Or hone your public speaking skills by reserving time in our PitchVantage studio.

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Writing Workshops and Panels

Each semester, the Graduate Writing Lab offers programs on academic writing and communication. These programs bring together graduate and professional students, postdoctoral scholars, and researchers who want to learn about best practices in academic writing, publishing, and grant writing.

Peer-Review Groups

Learn about Peer-Review groups and how they can amplify your writing progress! We offer groups for dissertation writing, research paper writing, and fellowship writing.

GWL Writing Retreats and All Writes

Join your fellow graduate and professional school students for structured writing sessions where you can focus on your prospectus, research paper, dissertation chapter, or another writing project!

Writing Resources for Graduate Students

Resources to guide you through all forms of academic writing in your discipline.

About Teaching Development for Graduate and Professional School Students

The Poorvu Center supports graduate students, professional school students and postdocs through a range of programming that aims to improve the learning experience for Yale undergraduates, while also offering professional development to future faculty that will serve them well in their job search and teaching careers.

Teaching Consultations and Classroom Observations

The Center for Teaching and Learning routinely assists members of the Yale community with individual instructional consultations and classroom observations.

Teaching Workshops

Teaching Programs and Grants

Teaching Forums

Resources for Graduate Student Teachers

These thematic tutorials provide many practical tips for improving one’s teaching, as well as activities and handouts for use in the classroom. Those who work with a group of teachers may also find the topical workshop outlines useful.

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

The Writing Center

Undergrads can get help with every kind of writing.

Writing Consultations

For graduate students looking for expert advice on planning, drafting, and revising their research paper, dissertation, presentation, or any other writing project.

Reserve a Room

The Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning partners with departments and groups on-campus throughout the year to share its space. Please review the reservation form and submit a request.