IMRAD reports are important for research writing because they provide a clear, standardized structure that helps researchers organize and communicate their findings effectively. By dividing a paper into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, writers can logically present the purpose of their study, explain how it was conducted, report what was discovered, and interpret the significance of the findings. The Center for Writers' IMRAD+ Workshop Series offers a five-part exploration of the research-writing process tailored to manuscripts, theses, dissertations, and other scholarly documents that follow the IMRAD+ structure—Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, plus Abstracts. This in-person series provides participants with dedicated guidance and hands-on practice for each major section of a research paper, helping writers develop clarity, coherence, and discipline-specific effectiveness in reporting their work. 

The Center for Writers’ Literature Review Workshop Series provides a roadmap for developing effective literature reviews. In the “Orientation to Literature Reviews,” participants learn about the different types of reviews and how to scope their topic to discover and evaluate relevant sources. Next, “Literature Review Matrices” introduces strategies for tracking details from readings, identifying recurring themes, and organizing information in a clear, structured way. Building on these skills, “Synthesizing Content” focuses on connecting ideas through thematic, chronological, methodological, or comparative lenses to create a cohesive argument. Finally, “The Language of Literature Reviews” highlights techniques for writing with clarity and logic, emphasizing the importance of key terms, transitions, and conjunctions to guide readers smoothly through the analysis.

This workshop offers graduate students a clear and practical overview of the final step required before publishing a dissertation, thesis, or master’s paper at NDSU. The disquisition review process ensures that your disquisition meets the university’s publication standards.  Participants will learn about the review process from start to finish, become familiar with available support resources, and discover ways to save time during the review by avoiding common formatting mistakes. This session is recommended for those planning to graduate in the current semester.