Undergraduate Thesis Writing Program

Writing Services is pleased to offer the undergraduate thesis writing program throughout the Winter 2025 term. The goal of this program is to provide upper-year undergraduate students enrolled in a thesis/capstone course with additional support through the writing process.

This program consists of three main components:

1. writing workshops on thesis-related writing topics
2. a one-on-one writing appointment with a writing professional at Writing Services (virtual or in person) to develop your work
3. a mini writing retreat on either February 20^th/21^st or April 7^th/8^th with dedicated writing times to make progress on your project

*These workshops will be offered through the Aspire Program for graduate students.

The program will be facilitated by Dr. James Southworth, Writing Consultant at Laurier’s Writing Services. Participants in the program are expected to attend at least one of the four workshops, meet with a writing professional at Writing Services for at least one writing appointment, and attend one of two writing retreats (either Feb. 20/21 or Apr. 7/8).

Learning Outcomes

The goal of this program is for undergraduate student researchers to:

• Conceptualize and structure a major writing project
• Develop their understanding of writing genres that pertain to a major research project, including the thesis proposal and the literature review
• Learn how to enter a conversation with researchers to advance knowledge
• Develop their writing habits to make progress on a major writing project
• Build a writing community with fellow undergraduate researchers across the disciplines

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are asked to submit a brief statement of interest (100-150 words) that describes:

• the thesis/capstone course you are enrolled in
• your writing project
• your goals in participating in this program
• the writing retreat you wish to participate in

Please submit your expression of interest by Wednesday, Jan. 22 to James at jsouthworth@wlu.ca.