Write For You
Writing in graduate school is hard, but it doesn't have to be. Through open-ended interviews with graduate students, this podcast from the University of Washington's Odegaard Writing and Research Center offers a practical companion to writing at the graduate level by asking experienced students how they write. Listen in as our writers talk about what works for them and how to work around some of the pitfalls they have encountered. Maybe you'll even find a strategy that is right for you!
Episodes
On this episode, we talk with Sikose (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of English studying underground literature in South Africa during apartheid. Together, we talk about how her research informs her perspective on writing and why writing matters to her.
Please note that this episode contains discussions of police and state violence.
Historical context:
1948 – the first apartheid law is enacted in South Africa
195...
In this episode, we hear from Richa (she/her), a Master’s student in Communications with a background in business and marketing. With her current studies and professional experience, Richa brings an informative perspective on practical writing, focusing on the audience, and the value of reading broadly.
Material and resources discussed:
- The Culture Code: An Ingenious Way to Understand Why People around the World Buy and L...
In this episode, we chat with Gabrielle (she/her), a Ph.D. candidate from the Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering. Listen in as we talk about writing, technology, and finding confidence in your work.
Material and resources discussed:
How the Page Matters – Bonnie Mak (University of Toronto Press, 2011; accessible via UW Libraries)
Otter.ai – An AI-based transcription and notetaking software
The Master and his ...
In this episode, we hear from Alyssa (she/her), a Ph.D. candidate in Biology. Speaking with me from her fieldsite in Colombia, Alyssa shares her approach to writing across genres, working in collaboration, and finding the strategies that suit your writing process.
Resources and material discussed:
In this episode, we talk with Lizzy (she/her), a Ph.D. candidate in the University of Washington’s Archaeology Program. Listen in as we talk about getting organized, thinking about audience, and confronting the blank page.
Find out more about the material and support mentioned in this episode:
- Zotero – Zotero is a citation manager. Find links to Zotero and other similar apps in the UW Libraries’ research guide on digit...
In this episode, we talk with Jenna (she/her), a Master’s student in the College of Education in the midst of writing her final thesis. Together we talk through the tips, strategies, and habits that have helped her, and where she’s hoping her writing takes her next. Listen in to hear more.
An audio transcript for this episode available here.
In this episode, we talk with Sue (she/her), a Ph.D. candidate from the Department of History, who talks us through a creative approach to writing academically, and how working in different genres and languages helps her avoid writer’s block. Listen in to hear more.
Find out more about the material and support mentioned in this episode:
- Dramatists Guild of America – an American trade guild for writers in theatre and mus...
In this episode, we talk to Runhua (she/her), a first year Ph.D. student in Information Science. Drawing from a wealth of graduate and professional writing experiences, Runhua shares her practical approach to making peace with imperfection and why her writing is the dog’s pajamas. Listen in to hear more.
An audio transcript of this episode is available here.
In this episode, we talk to Renee (she/her), a recent Ph.D. from the University of Washington Department of English, about how she finished her dissertation, the importance of community, and what comes next. Listen in to hear more!
Find out more about the material and support mentioned in this episode:
- Suhanthie Motha – Associate Professor in the Department of English
- "Every Semester Needs a Plan," from the ...
In this episode, we talk to Andrew (he/him), a Ph.D. Candidate in the University of Washington’s Department of History and Associate Director of the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, about navigating a changing writing process, writing across a range of genres, and the richness of editorial feedback. Listen in to hear more!
Find out more about the material and support mentioned in this episode:
- Zotero – Zotero is a...
In this episode, we talk to Jeevan (he/him), a recent graduate from the University of Washington’s Master of Arts for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL) program (Department of English) and future first-year Ph.D. student, about inspiration, writing with goals in mind, and the importance of knowing when to take a break. Listen in to hear more!
Audio transcripts available here.
In this episode, we talk to Madalena (she/her), a first-year Ph.D. student in the University of Washington’s Department of Geography, about gaining confidence, working through translation, and getting to know your process. Listen in to hear more!
Audio transcripts available here.
In this episode, we talk with former graduate students Sarah and Maria. Now a few years out from earning their doctorates, Sarah and Maria reflect on writing both within and beyond the scope of their dissertations, and what they wish they knew before they finished. Listen in to hear their tips, insights, and recommendations!
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
In this episode, we hear from Anna and Safi, doctoral candidates in the fields of history and English. Together, they talk about writing and research practice, reflections on their own habits and processes from a teaching perspective, and clarifying the audiences and stakes of their work. Listen in to learn more!
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life – ...
In this episode, we hear from Megan and Mikhail, graduate students in Clinical Informatics and Patient-Centered Technologies and Archeology, respectively. In their discussion, we hear about utilizing multiple forms of communication, negotiating audiences, and the ongoing process of refining your approach. Listen in to learn more!
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
In our final episode of the season, we chat with doctoral students Christina and Ayda and get their takes on beginnings, challenges of interdisciplinary practice, seeking out feedback, and finding inspiration.
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
In this episode, we talk to Brittney and Christopher, doctoral candidates from the College of Arts and Sciences. Listen in as they discuss transformation, problematizing the production of knowledge, sustaining oneself, and engaging conversations outside of traditional academic spaces.
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
In this episode we hear from pre-candidacy doctoral students Biljana and Lily as they chat about experiences of writing early on in a doctoral program, finding your niche, balance, and thinking about feedback.
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
- Actionable Community-Oriented Research Engagement (ACORN): https://pcc.uw.edu/research/acorn-program/
- Zotero – Zotero is a citation manager. Find links to Zot...
In this episode, Lily and Madison – both nearing the end of their dissertation writing – share their takes on time management, responsibility in writing, and the specter of critique.
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
- What I Talk About When I Talk About Running – Haruki Murakami (Alfred A. Knopf, 2008) https://alliance-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/kjtuig/CP71174932920001451
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