Fall 2020

Research Writing Seminars

"How can I best tell my research story?" "How should I incorporate sources in my lit review?" "What should I include in my Methods section?" "Where should I put the research limitations?" Come find the answers to these and more research writing-related questions in this seminar series!  Click to register for one or multiple sessions. *If you sign up late and still want to attend the session, please email shuffman@iastate.edu for access to the online seminar.

• Part I: Beginning a Scientific Argument in your Introduction | October 1, 1-2:30pm
• Part II: Writing the Literature Review | October 5, 1-2:30pm
• Part III: Describing your Methods | October 6, 1-2:30pm
• Part IV: Unveiling the Results | October 8, 3-4:30pm
• Part V: Composing the Discussion/Conclusion | October 13, 1-2:30pm
• Part VI: Revising with the Research Writing Tutor | October 14, 1-2:30pm

Grant Writing Seminars

Learn the key components necessary for making a compelling argument in your grant proposal! Identify appropriate sources of funding and familiarize yourself with the expectations of key, national grant-giving organizations. Click to register for one or multiple sessions. *If you sign up late and still want to attend the session, please email shuffman@iastate.edu for access to the online seminar.

• Part I: Finding Funding | October 27, 1-2:30pm
• Part II: Introduction to Grant Writing | October 28, 4-5:30pm
• Part III: Preparing Grant Proposals for NSF | October 29, 1-2:30pm
• Part IV: Preparing Grant Proposals for NIH | November 4, 1-2:30pm 
• Part V: Preparing Grant Proposals for USDA/NIFA | November 5, 3-4:30pm

Job Application Materials (Spring 2021)

Discover valuable tips on how to highlight your professional skills and abilities and market yourself as the most qualified candidate through polished job application materials. You'll be ready for the job market in no time! This series is offered every spring semester! Check back with us at the start of Spring 2021 semester to see dates for the current academic year's seminars.

• Part I: Compiling your CV/Résumé
• Part II: Composing the Cover Letter
• Part III: Writing the Research Statement
• Part IV: Crafting your Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Part V: Creating your Diversity Statement
• Part VI: Building a Professional Network 
• Part VII: Preparing for the Interview