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Cover Letter

• The Professor Is In cover letters A collection of blog posts on how to search for jobs after graduating with a doctoral degree and how to write academic job cover letters.
• University Affairs/Affaires Universitaires cover letters Explains how to develop a focused cover letter
• Jobs.ac.uk Includes two sample academic cover letters.
• Purdue University Online Writing Lab resumes Explains what basic and optional sections a resume can have. Provides samples such as chronological resumes and functional resumes.
• University Affairs/Affaires Universitaires resumes Explains the dos and don’ts in creating a CV/resume.
• The Greene Center for Career Education & Connections Provides samples from a variety of fields, suitable for entry-level job seekers. 

Teaching Philosophy

• University Affairs/Affaires Universitaires teaching philosophy Examines what teaching philosophy does, what to include, and how to structure it for your target position.
• The Chronicle of Higher Education Expounds the do's and don’ts in writing a statement of teaching philosophy.
• The Professor Is In teaching statements Points out what not to do in writing a teaching statement.

Research Statement

• Cornell University Graduate School Expounds on how to write a research statement, including the content, style, do's, and don’ts.
• The Professor Is In research statements Elaborates the general rules for writing a research statement.
• Navigating Academia: Writing Supporting Genres by John Swales A book that demystifies writing genres related to graduate school and academic careers, such as fellowship applications, CVs and statements of teaching philosophy.
• The Academic Job Market Support Network Group Resources A library of resources on finding academic jobs, including how-to materials and job materials shared by group members.

Video Resources

• YouTube video on  17 Most Notable Changes in APA style (7th edition)
• YouTube video on APA (7th edition) referencing style
• YouTube video on summary and synthesis
• YouTube video on how to write persuasively
• YouTube video on what is an “IMRD” article and how to write one
• YouTube video on what makes good academic writing
• YouTube video on how to avoid plagiarism

Digital Tools 

• 750 Words This website helps you develop the habit of writing 750 words a day.
• Grammarly.com As you type, Grammarly flags writing errors and offers suggestions on correcting them. 
• Merriam-Webster Online An online dictionary for English word definitions, meanings, and pronunciation
• A, the, an or some? Articles with abstract nouns in doctoral writing This blog post explains the rules for using articles with abstract concepts in academic writing.

All-Purpose Handbooks

• American Psychological Association, Publication Manual (7th Edition) Provides detailed instruction on referencing and page layout as well as advice on style and grammar.
• A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (8th Edition) Provides guidance on areas such as researching, grammar, punctuation and referencing. It is compact and clearly written.
• Keys for Writers: A Brief Handbook by Ann Raimes Includes keys on the writing process, documenting sources (APA, CBE and Chicago), and common sentence level errors, as well as keys for ESL writers.
• Roget’s Thesaurus A reference book of the English words and phrases used in different settings.
• Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers by Lynn Troyka and Doug Hesse Provides guidance on writing research papers and literary analysis papers.
• The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr and E.B. White Includes guidelines for usage and composition and lists commonly misused words and expression.

Online Writing Handouts 

• Practice Quizzes (UACG) Includes quizzes on citing and paraphrasing in APA format and provides immediate feedback. 
• Claremont McKenna College CWPD Online Resources Offers handouts on the stages of writing, types of writing, grammar and style.
• Paradigm Online Writing Assistant Offers advice on the writing process and other areas such as style and argument.
• Purdue University Online Writing Lab Includes handouts on all stages of writing. Provides several resources for ESOL writers.
• The problem of the problem by Larry McEnerney Explains how to write effectively by unpacking the function and value of academic writing.
• Troy University Learning Center Includes handouts on research, grammar, and the writing process.
• University of Auckland's ReferenCite Contains great information about the social purposes of referencing and citing as well as how to use the APA format.
• University of Adelaide Writing Center Provides guidelines on varied genres of academic texts. Includes handouts on reporting verbs.
• University of Alberta Academic Support Includes comprehensive information on academic integrity. 
• University of Bedfordshire Provides guides and exercises on synthesizing information and constructing an argument.  
• University of Minnesota Crookston Writing Center Includes handouts on brainstorming, researching, editing and more.
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Includes handouts on brainstorming, thesis statements, paragraph development and grammar. Offers advice on writing a dissertation.
• University of Rochester Writing Center Links to resources on graduate writing strategies.
• University of Southern California Research Guides   Provides tips on writing social sciences research papers.
• University of Wisconsin at Madison Writer’s Handbook Offers guidance on the writing process, structure, style and language.
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Paid Consultants

Writing Support Services provides the list below of freelance editors and proofreaders interested in serving Warner School students. This service is not sponsored by Writing Support Services or the school. Users assume any responsibility for the quality, cost or availability of these services.

Who are the freelance editors and proofreaders?

Freelance editors and proofreaders listed have relevant experience. You may ask specific editors/proofreaders to inform you of their experience. They may or may not be Warner School students. Some of the editors/proofreaders are members of the Writing Support Services staff. However, they are offering this service separately from their Writing Support Services work. Fees, method of payments, and schedules are to be negotiated between individual editors/proofreaders and clients.

Freelance Editors and Proofreaders

Rachel Crone [email protected] Rachel Crone is a dissertation writing coach and editor. Crone has an M.A. in History from Binghamton University in New York and has worked with several Organizational Leadership graduate students who have successfully defended their dissertations. Crone has worked with multiple academic journals as both a peer reviewer and copy editor, honing her critical thinking skills and attention to grammatical detail. She specializes in the Chicago Manual of Style but has also learned APA in-text requirements while working with previous clients. Crone specializes in early dissertation work, ensuring that the written document's quality is readable before it gets to the advisor so that the advisor can concentrate on the deeper field-related questions. While she can do proofreading edits, she prefers to work with the writer over multiple drafts to create a trusting relationship and lay the groundwork for a more grammatically and syntactically solid document.

Eloquenti https://eloquenti.com Eloquenti is an online marketplace of freelancers and scientific experts providing proofreading and editorial services to academics. It was launched by academic researchers who found existing proofreading agencies overpriced and lacking in transparency. Eloquenti is a new and modern platform for editing and writing services, which allows customers to browse freelancer profiles and select professionals based on reviews, subject matter expertise, and pricing. Taryn Aldrich [email protected] Taryn Aldrich is a professional editor who offers copy editing services and writing coaching to graduate students and academic faculty, many of whom are non-native English speakers. Her editing work spans a variety of disciplines, including STEM fields. She focuses on editing scholarly manuscripts and dissertations prior to publication. She also works on grant and research proposals, CVs and job applications, and similar materials. She holds an MA in Professional Writing in addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees in the humanities and social sciences. She previously managed a university writing center and worked in educational publishing. Her clients’ articles have been published in a variety of top-tier journals. Taryn Aldrich resume Sharon Bear [email protected] Sharon Bear has been providing editing services for faculty in education and related fields for 30 years. She is currently the faculty editor for the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University at Orange, California; Center for Hearing and Deafness at the State University of New York at Buffalo; and Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the State University of New York at Albany, as well as the manuscript editor for Issues in Teacher Education (a journal of the California Council on Teacher Education). She has a Ph.D. in Education, with a specialty in Counseling Psychology, from the University of Southern California. She has been working privately with faculty and doctoral students since 1985, assisting with the design and organization, as well as the editing of proposals, journal articles, books and research papers. In addition, she has edited books in the areas of education, psychology and social work. Sharon Bear resume Johanna Bond, LMHC [email protected] www.perspectivesroc.com Johanna Bond is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice at Perspectives Mental Health Counseling. She is also a freelance writer and editor. She has written previously for the New York Times Well blog, and the Huffington Post blog. She gained editing experience as a literary editorial intern for Little, Brown, and currently offers editing services through her business, Perspectives' Pen. She offers editing for academic writing, creative writing (including non-fiction blogs as well as fiction), and writing in the mental health field.  Johanna Bond resume Amy Calabrese-Metcalfe (585) 314-9773 Amy Calabrese-Metcalfe has more than 15 years of experience in writing and editing. She has worked as a writer and editor for Garden Design, Glamour, The New York Times Magazine and Rochester Magazine. She has also worked as a writer, editor and proofreader for RIT and the University of Rochester. Janine Carlock [email protected] Carlock has taught ESL for more than 25 years, composition for 15 years and worked in a writing center for more than 20 years. For more than 20 years she has also done freelance editing for grad/PhD students and faculty at the University of Pittsburgh and around the world in engineering, bioinformatics, health and rehabilitation sciences, philosophy, business and other fields. She finds joy in editing and is committed to helping writers make their writing the best it can be. She has written four books on writing: The ESL Writer's Handbook and Workbook and The International Student's Guide to Writing a Research Paper with co-authors and a solo book called Information Literacy: A Guide to Finding, Evaluating and Citing Sources . Emily Daniels [email protected] https://drdanielsacademicconsulting.com/ Emily A. Daniels is a PhD coach, academic editor and mentor. Her PhD in Teaching, Curriculum, and Change is from the Warner School of Education, where her research focused on transformative urban educators. She has more than 20 years’ experience teaching, training and supporting students in pursuit of their education and dreams, and she loves a good reference list. Currently she is an adjunct faculty member at the Indiana Institute of Technology in the PhD in Global Leadership program, as well as the founder of Dr. Daniels Academic Consulting. Her business focuses on supporting master’s and doctoral level students through the challenges of academia, with a particular focus on fostering a strong mentoring relationship as well as academic writing. She adores the process of helping students climb that doctoral mountain! Additionally, she donates a portion of every project to social justice causes. Emily Daniels resume Rose Ernst [email protected] https://roseernst.net/ Rose Ernst is a developmental editor and writing coach specializing in social sciences, as well as history, law and interdisciplinary social sciences/humanities. Ernst offers revise and resubmit services, Institutional Review Board application review and fellowship application review. She supports writers in producing coherent, elegant and persuasive research papers, journal articles, theses/dissertations and books.  Rose Ernst resume Martha J. Hoff [email protected] [email protected] (716) 361-3593  Different students, learners, and writers have their own ways in which they transfer their voice, knowledge and passion into the written word. But frequently, poor organization, APA formatting complexities and grammatical issues distract the reader’s attention from even the most profound and groundbreaking research. Since 2002 Martha Hoff has taught and worked with a vast number of graduate students. From course papers, theses, dissertation proposals and dissertations she has worked with students, guiding them to put their ideas and thoughts into clear, fluid prose. With a deep understanding of how to overcome the challenges inherent in the writing step of the dissertation journey, Hoff founded PhD-Ready , a dissertation writing support service. She is passionate about and truly enjoys the academic editing process, and delights in that sense of accomplishment that comes when good ideas shine through clear, concise writing. Hoff's educational background includes a PhD in Teaching and Curriculum from the Warner School of Education (the impact of mobile technology on literacy practices), M.Ed. from Canisius College in Buffalo (Reading Specialist), and a B.A.Sc. in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph.  Martha Hoff resume

Jennifer King, Ph.D. [email protected] Jennifer King is a freelance reviewer and editor (in addition to being a secondary ELA educator). She pursued her doctoral studies at the Warner School from 2005 to 2013, earning her Ph.D. in Teaching, Curriculum and Change in 2013. Her specialization is English education and adolescent literacies. While at Warner, she was a coordinator and tutor for Writing Support Services from 2005 to 2008 and the acting director of the secondary English education program from 2009 to 2011. She serves on the editorial review board for the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy and reviews for English Education; she has also published in these peer-reviewed journals. Her goal is to support people on their doctoral journeys, and to that end, she seeks to understand client needs and then adapt services and timelines accordingly. She is available for reviewing and editing services for comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, dissertation drafts, journal article manuscripts and conference proposals and presentations. She is also available to assist with master’s theses.

Carmel Priore-Garlock [email protected] 585 729-4969 Carmel Priore-Garlock is a professional writer and editor, with experience spanning the sectors of education, business, and industry. She has provided research editing services at the Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Rochester, St. John Fisher College, Roberts Wesleyan College, the Cary Graphic Arts Press, Urban Choice Charter School and the George Eastman House. Carmel Priore-Garlock resume Quick Brown Fox Consulting Alice Daer and Carrie Gillon quickbrownfoxconsulting.com (480) 359-7485 Alice Daer and Carrie Gillon are the co-founders of Quick Brown Fox Consulting. They are two former “R1” university professors with more than 40 combined years of teaching writing, conducting research,and publishing scholarship. They read and respond to work across STEM, Social Sciences and Humanities. Alice Daer has a PhD in Writing and Rhetoric from University of Wisconsin-Madison and has worked with writers for more than 20 years, helping them overcome their anxiety and meet their goals. Carrie Gillon has a PhD in Linguistics from the University of British Columbia and specializes in dissertation, thesis, manuscript, and article editing, proofreading and formatting, including APA, Chicago/Turabian, AMA and Bluebook. Quick Brown Fox Consulting provides one-on-one mentoring and coaching appointments, one-off reviews of documents before they’re sent off for publication, and editing/formatting services.  Alice Daer resume  -  Carrie Gillon resume Patricia Roesch  [email protected] (585) 671-0725 Patricia Roesch has many years of experience editing theses and dissertations for students in a wide variety of disciplines including the arts, sociology and psychology, health care, religion, executive management, education, science and technology, and music. She edited online textbooks for the State University of New York. As Manager of Editorial Services for the Webster Research Center at Xerox Corporation, she edited papers and reports in optics, engineering, chemistry, materials science, and other areas comprising the research of this leader in imaging science. This work was published in scientific and technical journals, corporate research reports, patent applications, and numerous general interest publications. Patricia is currently transcribing documents for Rare Books and Special Collections at the University of Rochester. She is frequently on River Campus and is available for in-person consultation. She has a master’s in journalism from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s in English from the University of Rochester.  Running Ink Katie Lang & Taylor Duncan  [email protected] (412) 443-5701 With more than 15 years of combined experience in graduate level writing and research, Katie Lang and Taylor Duncan are co-founders of Running Ink, an editing, proofreading and coaching service. Katie Lang is an Assistant Professor of English at the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds an MA in Literary & Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon University, a BA in English from Duquesne University and a PA Secondary English Education Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. Lang has worked as a private writing consultant, tutor and editor for the past 13 years. Taylor Duncan is a full-time librarian at a university with a student body of more than 95 percent graduate students. She holds an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh, an MA in Literary & Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon University and a BA in English from Duquesne University. Aside from librarianship, Duncan has held positions as a tutor, technical writer, copy editor and QA analyst. Running Ink specializes in dissertation, thesis, manuscript, and essay editing and proofreading, ESL/ELL editing and proofreading, resume/CV editing and proofreading, transcription, research and academic coaching, and style formatting including APA, MLA, Chicago, CBE. Katie Lang resume  -  Taylor Duncan resume Elizabeth Schiavoni (603) 965-5400 [email protected] Elizabeth Schiavoni is a freelance medical and science writer who works with writers from diverse disciplines. She has worked through the writing center at the University at Buffalo since 2016 and is known for meeting needs of writers with learning disabilities.  Susan Williams (706) 621-2638 [email protected] Susan Williams works with clients who are preparing papers for academic admission, conference presentations and publication in various academic journals. She has extensive experience editing for tenure-track professors seeking publication in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals, with several manuscripts having been published. Williams also has experience editing application essays and personal statements for students seeking admission into various academic programs. She has TESOL certification and specializes in editing for non-native English speakers. Subjects in which Williams has experience include applied linguistics, digital learning, TESOL, pharmacology, finance, architecture, computer science and engineering. She edits using the track changes feature in Microsoft Word, LATEX (LyX) and Overleaf. Williams prides herself on providing exemplary and timely editing services. Susan Williams resume

Clare Zuraw [email protected] Clare Zuraw is a Warner School graduate (MS ’09) who has worked with English language learners for ten years. She has taught academic writing at Baltimore City Community College and Michigan Technological University and provides editing services specializing in the needs of second language writers. Clare Zuraw resume

Susanna Thornhill [email protected] Susanna Thornhill is a literacy educator with more than twenty years’ experience in elementary and adult education. A long-time fan of words, she began her elementary teaching career instructing second language learners in Thailand. Susanna pursued her doctoral studies at Arizona State University, where she and four other female colleagues formed the Fab Five and supported one another across their dissertation finish lines in 2011. The camaraderie, empathy, and stamina nurtured in this group formed the basis by which Susanna supports other academic writers to meet their academic goals. After earning tenure and spending six years coaching doctoral students in a faculty role, Susanna now enjoys collaborating one-on-one with clients seeking writing support for their tenure process or doctoral journey. She specializes in using the track changes feature in Word to offer high-quality developmental editing to strengthen writers’ academic voice in dissertations, theses, comprehensive exams, and article manuscripts. APA proofreading and formatting are also available. Writers who are interested can also consult with Susanna via Zoom on a short or long-term basis, to better understand their writing challenges and obtain tailored support to grow their skills.  Susanna Thornhill resume

How To Write A Great Application Supplement

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As a way to better understand how to write a great application supplement, it’s important first to define the difference between the personal statement and the application supplement. These styles between essays can also vary depending on the prompts provided by the institution: 

What is an application supplement anyways? 

An application supplement is a college or University prompted essay that can sometimes contain multiple short essay questions to better understand a candidate’s interest in their programs, the candidate’s passion, or other outside influences that impact their life. It can better tell your story and who you are. The purpose of the supplement is simply to provide more information to the admissions team that they haven’t seen before. This is different from the personal essay because it defines specific aspects of the school that resonate with you, revealing why you want to go to school, and how you make a good fit. 

Why is it important? 

The supplement can be a way for the admissions team to discover how much you know about the school and why you want to matriculate there. What is so special about their institution?  What connects your passion to their programs, student life, and campus culture? This is where you can elaborate on the specific details of what made you apply. A nice way to simplify your brainstorming for this essay is thinking about it like a cover letter. You’re highlighting why you’re a good fit for the University, your passions/interests, and why this position (or institution in your case) is a good fit for you. Essentially, you’re showing off how much you know about the college specific to your interests (this is important because you don’t want to be throwing random facts about the institution), and you as it pertains to your academic and career goals. 

What are three key elements to include?

• The elements of the institution that you connect with 

While each supplement will be different based upon the college you apply to, you want to subtly reveal a few unique things about the college that are relevant to your interests. Examples of this could be a specific departmental event that happens every year, like a research conference or an essay competition. Based upon your proposed major or subjects that you would like to explore, you should be able to weave in aspects of the institution that interest you and appeal to your academic interests. This will show the admissions committee that you have researched and taken advantage of their resources, which is a strong skill as a college student. Likewise, it can also help you stand out from other applicants who may not know what is relevant to them for their academic goals. 

2. Why you want to go 

The first key element goes into this next element of writing about why you want to attend the specific school. Institutions want to know why you make a great fit for their institution, and part of that could be the alignment of your interests and their interests. U of R, for example, has a mission statement of “Meliora,” meaning “ever better.” Most of what U of R stands for is about making a difference, and making impactful change. Perhaps your interests align with this mission statement— maybe you want to go into the medical field to improve upon community healthcare, or perhaps you want to address international policies about climate change. These specifics are determined by you. The more specific, the better. Think about why you really want to go to the school you are applying to, and if their mission statement or programs, culture, student life, etc. fits with those goals. 

3. How you are a good candidate 

Finally, to tie it all together, you want to also showcase why you deserve to be a student at your potential school. This is your opportunity to reveal why you are the best candidate. Integrated with your answers about why you are applying and what elements of the institution stand out to you, you want to shine a light on the skills that make you unique. Even though you may have established who you are in your personal statement, the admissions team can’t possibly know everything about you through that essay, let alone your grades and accolades. 

Like a cover letter, you want to address the skills that match with the skills you will be improving upon while in college. Perhaps you’re really good at problem solving, and you want to join the prestigious student government because you know you’ll be able to contribute your problem solving skills. Another example could be that you bring a diverse, creative background with you. Maybe you have a passion for open dialogues and meeting new people and that aligns with the school’s goal of creating diverse spaces. The best way to think about this element is to think about the natural strengths that you bring to the elements that make you want to go to the school. 

What is a Creative Supplement? 

When I was applying to U of R, I had the opportunity to submit a Creative Supplement with my application. This was an optional choice, but because I had a background in creative writing, it was important to me that the Admissions team see that side of me. Not only did I want to showcase my creativity and creative writing skills, I also wanted to reveal a moment for me that could be seen as “the spark” of why I am a hardworking student. 

For me, I wrote a brief poem about a moment when I was younger. The poem recreated a moment I realized that I wanted to write stories and not wait to do so— showcasing the part of me that takes risks, challenges myself, and never ceases an opportunity to create something. 

While this example is specific to me and my passion, it reveals that your intent for the creative supplement should be about exploring an element of you that you want the admissions team to see. 

In short, a creative supplement allows you as a candidate to demonstrate your artistic abilities. This can add to your personal statement and the story you are painting with your application. If you have an interest or passion for music, art, writing, etc., you can use the creative supplement as a way to showcase your talent and deep-dive into your critical thinking. It is also a way of revealing your character traits; for me, I was able to show my resilience and driven mindset based upon the topic of the poem. 

Conclusion 

Overall, the best way to go into writing your application supplement is to think about the natural connections between you and the school. Asking important questions like “why do you want to go?” or “what courses align with your passions?”  and “what skills can you bring to the table?” add to the cohesive narrative. When you’re having trouble identifying these key elements, make sure to take a breath and go back to the beginning— what stands out to you? What makes you excited to be applying? These questions can lead to a more natural response to the prompts, and allows you to reveal your most unique strengths. 

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The newly formed Department of Black Studies at the University of Rochester is searching for scholars whose research and teaching is particularly focused on Black Visual Culture . This is an open-rank search and the appointment may be at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track), associate professor (with tenure), or professor. The term of appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2024.

Applications will be accepted through October 16, 2023.

We are particularly inviting applicants whose research and teaching engage in artistic and creative humanistic inquiry—through visual cultural analysis and examination of film, media, photography, art, performance, and other objects of study. We are especially interested in interdisciplinary scholars whose critical work attends to issues of racialized gender and sexuality. Applicants should have a strong research portfolio which expands Black Visual culture and demonstrates a record of excellence in research and teaching. While we welcome all areas of specialization, we are especially interested in scholars trained in Black studies; women’s, gender, and sexuality studies; ethnic studies and other interdisciplinary fields. This particular position would find great interest in the Graduate Program in Visual and Cultural Studies , as well as the Memorial Art Gallery . These presences illustrate the university of Rochester’s ongoing effort to expand the reach and impact of visual culture.

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This search is part of a School of Arts & Sciences second cluster hiring initiative focused on scholars who do interdisciplinary research addressing critical issues in Black Studies. The University of Rochester is committed to identifying scholars doing path-breaking research on Blackness and who will enhance the University’s direction in this area.

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Consistent with the School of Nursing’s mission and vision, the goal of the Writing Center is to empower students to become agents of change as nursing leaders, educators, researchers, and practitioners. Good writing instruction and revision work promotes critical thinking, teaches effective communication, and supports deep learning of complex concepts. This approach is commonly known as Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC).

WAC principles include:

Writing promotes critical thinking and learning.

Writing allows students to communicate their knowledge, clarify their thinking, and learn new concepts (also known as Writing to Learn).

Use of the writing process engages students as authors of important resources, welcomes a diversity of voices, promotes creativity, and encourages agency.

Opportunities to write and receive feedback in every class produces good writers and is the responsibility of the faculty community.

Students must practice the academic conventions of a discipline to effectively communicate within that discipline (also known as Writing in the Disciplines).

Writing Integration Team

The Writing Integration team includes the CAPS writing coaches, faculty members, instructional designers, and the Writing Center Coordinator. This team supports WAC principles at the School of Nursing in three ways:

Academic writing support for students Student Support

Writing classes and writing resources designed for health care professionals Classes and Resources

Instructional support for nursing faculty who teach writing intensive courses Faculty Support

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Friday, February 7, 2020 12:00pm to 1:30pm

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755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14626

Alt-ac (Alternative-academic) jobs refer to non-tenure track opportunities in and outside academia.

This workshop will give you strategies to help you translate your experiences in academic contexts into alt-ac jobs. First y ou will learn how to read a job ad and identify the requirements relevant to your skills; then, you'll learn how to  craft paragraphs that showcase your qualifications.

Instructor: Emily Sherwood, Director of the Digital Scholarship Lab

Co-sponsored by River Campus Libraries and The Green Center for Career Education & Connections.

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