"Teaching Research Writing to Advanced Students: Developing Scholarly Communication Skills" 

A webinar for TWU faculty (Jan 20, 2:30-3:30pm)

Advanced undergraduates and graduate students often struggle to translate their research findings into compelling written communication, frequently producing papers that describe their work without demonstrating its significance or connecting it to broader scholarly conversations. Many students excel at conducting research but lack the skills to frame their studies within existing literature, articulate research questions clearly, or present findings in ways that engage academic audiences. Without explicit instruction in scholarly writing conventions, students may produce technically sound research that fails to communicate effectively with readers, limiting their ability to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse and professional development.

In this webinar,* you'll learn evidence-based strategies for teaching students to write about research at increasingly sophisticated levels, including techniques for helping students develop compelling research questions, situate their work within scholarly contexts, and present findings with appropriate academic voice and authority. The workshop covers methods for scaffolding complex writing assignments that build students' abilities to synthesize literature, analyze data critically, and construct persuasive arguments backed by evidence. You'll discover how to provide effective feedback on research writing that moves students toward publication-quality work, design assignments that teach disciplinary writing conventions, and create supportive peer review processes that enhance learning. You'll leave with assignment templates for research writing at different levels, rubrics for assessing scholarly communication skills, and concrete strategies for helping students develop the writing abilities essential for academic success and professional advancement in research-intensive careers.