How to Write a Strong Seminar Paper and What to Do With It Next 

Every graduate student has a stack—physical or digital—of seminar papers that were read exactly once—by the professor. This session asks: what if that reading was the start of a process rather than the end of one? Join us for a hands-on workshop on writing seminar papers efficiently and well. We will cover drafting strategies, common structural pitfalls, and revision techniques that turn a serviceable draft into a strong one. Then we'll shift to thinking about the seminar paper’s afterlife: turning your coursework materials into conference proposals, journal submissions, grant proposals, or dissertation material. This event is intended for graduate students at all levels.