About Course

This course equips graduate-level writers with advanced skills for producing scholarly manuscripts, theses, and dissertation chapters. You’ll explore discipline-specific conventions, develop sophisticated argumentation, and refine your voice for academic audiences. Through targeted practice and peer feedback, you’ll gain confidence in drafting, revising, and polishing high-stakes graduate writing projects.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to structure and compose effective thesis/dissertation chapters
  • Techniques for critical literature review and synthesizing sources
  • Strategies for developing coherent, evidence-based arguments
  • Approaches to maintaining a formal academic register and voice
  • Best practices for iterative revision and self-editing at the graduate level
  • How to navigate feedback from advisors and incorporate scholarly critique

Course Content

Foundations of Graduate Writing

  • Crafting an Academic Voice

Mastering Literature Reviews

Professionalizing Your Manuscript