Writing Resources

Writing for Jobs

Cover Letter

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  A collection of blog posts on how to search for jobs after graduating with a doctoral degree and how to write academic job cover letters.
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  Explains how to develop a focused cover letter
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  Includes two sample academic cover letters.

CV/Resume

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  Explains what basic and optional sections a resume can have. Provides samples such as chronological resumes and functional resumes.
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  Explains the dos and don’ts in creating a CV/resume.
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  Provides samples from a variety of fields, suitable for entry-level job seekers. 

Teaching Philosophy

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  Examines what teaching philosophy does, what to include, and how to structure it for your target position.
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  Expounds the do's and don’ts in writing a statement of teaching philosophy.
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  Points out what not to do in writing a teaching statement.
• How to Write a Teaching Statement
  Provides guidance on crafting an effective teaching statement for academic job applications.

Research Statement

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  Expounds on how to write a research statement, including the content, style, do's, and don’ts.
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  Elaborates the general rules for writing a research statement.

Handbooks

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  A book that demystifies writing genres related to graduate school and academic careers, such as fellowship applications, CVs and statements of teaching philosophy.
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  An open-access book that offers detailed guidance to scholars at all stages on how to write about learning and teaching in higher education.

Others

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  A library of resources on finding academic jobs, including how-to materials and job materials shared by group members.

Video Resources

Digital Tools 

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  This website helps you develop the habit of writing 750 words a day.
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  As you type, Grammarly flags writing errors and offers suggestions on correcting them. 
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  An online dictionary for English word definitions, meanings, and pronunciation

Blogs

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  This blog post explains the rules for using articles with abstract concepts in academic writing.
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  A collection of resources for Dyslexic PhD Students.

All-Purpose Handbooks

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  Provides detailed instruction on referencing and page layout as well as advice on style and grammar.
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  Provides guidance on areas such as researching, grammar, punctuation and referencing. It is compact and clearly written.
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  Includes keys on the writing process, documenting sources (APA, CBE and Chicago), and common sentence level errors, as well as keys for ESL writers.
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  A reference book of the English words and phrases used in different settings.
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  Provides guidance on writing research papers and literary analysis papers.
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  Includes guidelines for usage and composition and lists commonly misused words and expression.

Online Writing Handouts 

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  Includes quizzes on citing and paraphrasing in APA format and provides immediate feedback. 
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  Offers handouts on the stages of writing, types of writing, grammar and style.
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  Offers advice on the writing process and other areas such as style and argument.
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  Includes handouts on all stages of writing. Provides several resources for ESOL writers.
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  Explains how to write effectively by unpacking the function and value of academic writing.
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  Includes handouts on research, grammar, and the writing process.
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  Contains great information about the social purposes of referencing and citing as well as how to use the APA format.
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  Provides guidelines on varied genres of academic texts. Includes handouts on reporting verbs.
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  Includes comprehensive information on academic integrity. 
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  Provides guides and exercises on synthesizing information and constructing an argument.  
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  Includes handouts on brainstorming, researching, editing and more.
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  Includes handouts on brainstorming, thesis statements, paragraph development and grammar. Offers advice on writing a dissertation.
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  Links to resources on graduate writing strategies.
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  Provides tips on writing social sciences research papers.
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  Offers guidance on the writing process, structure, style and language.