Graduate school applications typically include a statement of intent or purpose, whereby prospective students describe their research background and expertise and begin to map out a research plan. But how do emerging scholars craft their identity in this high-stakes document? Research shows that the scholarly identity prospective students construct in these statements must demonstrate the relevance and timeliness of the research proposal to the chosen discipline, as well as demonstrating researcher competence. Therefore, this workshop draws on scholarly evidence and uses real-world examples to introduce participants to some of the typical structural and stylistic elements.

Facilitator: Dr. Alois Sieben, Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication

Location: IKBLC, Level 3, Dodson Room and on Zoom. Registrants receive the Zoom link 1 day prior to the workshop.

Date & Time: November 18, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:30pm

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication does not record workshops or share workshop slides. Also note that the use of AI recording tools is not permitted in our workshops. If you require support for note-taking or have accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements.

Questions about this event? You can contact us at: cwsc.info@ubc.ca