Join us for the Graduate Writing Series!
Please see below for our agenda for upcoming workshops
Graduate Writing Series Agenda: Fall 2025
Goal Setting and Time-Management for Writers
Wednesday, October 8th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: CE-354 + Zoom
Are you struggling to complete your writing assignments? Is a graduate thesis, project, or dissertation deadline looming on the horizon?
Discover how to tackle writing projects large and small and get from page one to done!
Learn to:
- Break projects into manageable steps
- Establish a dedicated writing time
- Ban distractions
- Set reasonable goals
Fall Writing Accountability Group Kick-Off
Wednesday, October 8th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Graduate Writing Center + 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!
The Writing Process and AI
Tuesday, October 14th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: CE-354 + 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.
Thesis Formatting Workshops
Wednesday, October 22nd, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 23rd, 12:00- 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Learn to use the Graduate Studies formatting template and take the worry out of formatting. Learn how to format headings, text, and the table of contents automatically!
Thesis Submission Workshops
Monday, October 27th, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 28th, 12:00- 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
The Submission Process Workshops explain the steps for submitting a thesis, project, or dissertation for review at Graduate Studies, including required forms, deadlines, and the benefits of sharing your work on Scholarworks.
Pfau Library Workshops
Tuesday, November 4th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 6th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 18th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: PL-2005 + Zoom
Our reference librarians at the Pfau Library are a wealth of useful knowledge and tips, and such a great resource for graduate students. Join them for their Graduate Writing Series workshops on Navigating Library Resources, discussions of AI and Academic Research, and using Zotero for Graduate Students.