October 23, October 30, November 13, 2014 (inclusive) – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

This 3-session workshop is targeted to faculty who are currently writing or resubmitting a proposal. The workshop covers writing strategies that show participants how to persuasively address funding requirements and highlight research innovations and merits. Topics include developing a research plan, drafting proposal sections (selecting, organizing and summarizing key points), revising drafts (using passive/active voice, sentence-level editing), and developing effective graphics. The workshop features short lectures on writing strategies, analysis of sample proposal sections, writing practice and peer review. Participants are asked to submit a questionnaire and proposal summary prior to Session 1. Location: Health Sciences Campus (HSC), Norris Medical Library (NML), West Conference Room.