Writing a Statement of Purpose for Ph.D. Applications: A Workshop for Master's Students

Applying to Ph.D. programs requires a strong statement of purpose. Join the Duke Writing & Communication Center for an interactive workshop to learn what evaluation committees seek and strategies for crafting your unique statement. Gain insight into tailoring your application for the research group or institution, and find out where you can turn for support throughout your writing process. This workshop will not be recorded.

This workshop will not be recorded.

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Speaker: Madeline Sutton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of the Practice of the Writing and Rhetoric Program and Assistant Director of the Writing & Communication Center, is a writing studies scholar whose research works to advance equity in the teaching and learning of writing. She studies the impacts of assessment at classroom, programmatic, and institutional levels.

This workshop is part of The Graduate School's Professional Development Series and is co-sponsored with the Writing & Communication Center. Alumni with master's degrees are also welcome to attend; request registration using the button below.