Upcoming Research and Writing Workshops

Are you writing a research paper this semester? We have workshops to help you with writing and researching your upcoming WIE, Capstone and Individual Research Papers. We encourage all students writing papers to attend these two workshops, students signed up for individual research papers are required to attend.

From Blank Page to Published Paper: Writing a Successful Independent Research Paper

September 3rd 12:15-1:00 over Zoom with Assoc. Dean Sandy Patrick

This focused workshop provides students with strategies and practical tips for writing capstones or other kinds of legal scholarship. Students will learn how to create realistic timelines, develop effective organizational systems, and avoid the common pitfalls that derail many independent writing projects. The session emphasizes practical problem-solving approaches for managing research, staying on track, and working through the inevitable challenges of the writing process. Students will leave with a clear roadmap  and concrete steps to complete their scholarly work efficiently and effectively.

Recording is now available in our Finding and Researching Your Paper Topic guide under the workshop tab.

Finding and Researching Your Paper Topic: From Idea to Successful Research Strategies

September 10th 12:10-1:00 over Zoom with law librarian Meredith Kostek

The research workshop prepares you for the research involved in writing a Capstone, WIE or Individual Research Paper. Taught by Meredith Kostek, this workshop focuses on research skills you will need to complete your required research paper. Topics covered in the research workshop include: choosing your paper topic, preemption, best sources and strategies for your research, keeping current in your research, and tracking and managing your research.

Recording is now available in our Finding and Researching Your Paper Topic guide under the Workshop Tab. You must sign in to Panopto to view.