Join us for the Graduate Writing Series!
Please see below for our agenda for upcoming workshops
Graduate Writing Series Agenda: Fall 2026
Finding Your Writing Motivation
September 9th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Writing can be a huge part of the graduate student experience, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or fall behind. Join us for a session to discuss setting tangible goals for your writing projects and managing your time effectively to achieve those goals.
Fall Writing Accountability Group Kick-Off
September 9th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Graduate Writing Center or Zoom
The Office of Graduate Studies is connecting graduate students to a Writing Accountability Group to encourage progress on major writing projects, such as term papers, conference papers, theses, projects, and dissertations. The Writing Accountability Group will allow you to develop a support network and reach your writing and research goals as you work quietly with your fellow graduate students. This group has become a student favorite on campus, so please join us for the first meeting of the semester.
Building Your Scholarly Profile / ORCID 101
September 10th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: PL-2005 or Zoom
Creating an online scholarly identity can increase the visibility of your scholarship, enhance networking opportunities, and help potential collaborators find you. Consciously curating and monitoring your scholarly online image helps you take control of what people see when they search for you online. This can enhance your reputation and make your work more visible.
In this workshop, we will cover:
-An overview of the benefits of a Google Scholar Profile
-What other profile options are there, like ORCID
-How to add articles to your profile
-Tips and tricks for keeping your profile up-to-date
The Writing Process and AI
September 17th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: CE-354 or Zoom
CSUSB has developed a guideline for using Artificial Intelligence in your graduate research and writing. Know the steps to take and the things to consider before using AI in your work. This presentation will review the university’s guidelines and instructions on how to cite AI-generated work in your paper, as well as ensuring AI tools used in your academic writing do not violate copyright or plagiarism policies. This workshop will also cover helpful tools to ensure proper navigation of AI and ensure your writing remains your own.
AI in the Research Process
September 24th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: PL-2005 or Zoom
GenAI seems to be everywhere now, but how does it fit into the research process? In this workshop, we will discuss AI attribution, hallucinations, and bias; we will look at common research tasks AI is and is NOT good for; we will also focus on how AI augments the literature search process, and best practices when checking sources.
Privacy in the Age of AI
October 1st, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: PL-2005 or Zoom
How do you monitor and protect your privacy online, especially when interacting with Generative AI such as ChatGPT? What is acceptable and what is inadvisable to share with Large Language Models (LLMs)? Join us as we discuss LLMs, how they collect and present data, and what you can do to minimize your digital footprint and protect your privacy.
Zotero: Citation Management for Graduate Students
October 6th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: PL-2005 or Zoom
This workshop introduces graduate students to Zotero, a free and open-source tool developed by scholars for scholars. Zotero supports you through the research process by helping you organize, annotate and cite your sources. In this session, you'll use Zotero to find, annotate, and cite sources on your research topic. You'll also learn how to use Zotero Groups for collaborative research projects.