Personal Statements: Writing
- Venue: Online
- Categories: News
- Tags: centre for writing and scholarly communications, scholarly communication
The personal statement is written for admission to graduate and professional programs at academic institutions like UBC. This workshop draws on research to introduce participants to some of the typical stylistic features of the personal statement, such as personal narrative, identity construction, and self-promotion, and includes dedicated time for participants to revise a statement and receive feedback from the facilitators and other participants. Registration is required.