For many doctoral students, writing a first research article can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Academic writing demands not only precision and rigor, but also a deep understanding of your discipline’s expectations, and these aren’t always easy to decode. Whether you're developing a manuscript for publication or just beginning to immerse yourself in scholarly literature, it’s essential to study what makes research writing successful within your field as well as across other disciplines.
At the University of Maryland, Baltimore Writing Center, we’re committed to supporting doctoral students as they navigate the complex decisions embedded in research writing. From shaping arguments to responding to reviewer feedback, our programming, including one-on-one consultations, doctoral-focused workshops, and the monthly PhD Lounge, fosters an environment of strategy, reflection, and community.
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 1–2:30 p.m. for "Reading Research Articles as Writers: Unlocking the Structure of Effective Research Writing." This 90-minute session invites you to approach published texts with a writer’s perspective, uncovering rhetorical strategies and structural patterns such as the IMRaD format. You’ll leave with tools to shape your own manuscript — whether you’re revising a draft or laying the groundwork for your first article. Register via UMBengaged for this online workshop (if you need accommodation, consult the event site for directions on how to request them).