Join Global Learner Support as we recognize, celebrate, and showcase the writing of Northeastern University students as part of our annual Academic Writing Showcase!
Our mission is to assist you in developing as an academic communicator in ways that honor your linguistic background and identity. Through our Academic Writing Showcase, we strive to challenge how academic writing is viewed across different disciplines.
We invite you to submit an academic piece that you are proud of, from any course you’ve taken at Northeastern University. After submitting your work, you will be introduced to a coach, who will provide feedback during a one-on-one meeting. Once you’ve incorporated the coach’s suggestions, you’ll have a second meeting for a final review before officially submitting your work for evaluation.
Submissions will be evaluated on the following:
- Structure and Organization
- Flow and Coherence
- Vocabulary and Word Choice
- Sentence Structure and Grammar
- Style and Academic Integrity
To review the rubric that will be used by the evaluators, click here.
Participants meeting the required criteria listed below will receive a digital badge. Selected participants will be invited to present at GLS’s Academic Writing Showcase in April 2025.
Digital Badge Criteria:
- Attend at least two coaching sessions with GLS staff to receive feedback on submission.
- Demonstrate understanding of feedback through application, revision, and editing of submission.
- Adhere to Academic Writing Showcase timeline and expectations, including final submission deadline.
For questions about the Academic Writing Showcase, please contact GLS at globallearnersupport@northeastern.edu.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility:
Open to all enrolled Northeastern students. Submit a piece of academic writing (e.g., essays, research papers, discussion posts, proposals, or reflection essays) completed for coursework. Individual submissions only.
Submission Type:
Submit any academic work related to your studies or research that showcases your writing skills.
Word Limit:
500 to 3,000 words.
Academic Integrity:
Proper citation of sources is required (APA, MLA, Chicago). Uphold academic integrity – plagiarized work cannot be accepted.
Coaching & Review Process:
Participate in two coaching sessions with GLS:
- First session (up to 45 min): Receive feedback to improve clarity and structure.
- Second session (up to 45 min): Review your revisions before final submission.
Important Dates:
- Initial Submission Deadline: February 10, 2025
- Coaching Session: February 10, 2025 – February 17, 2025
- Final Submission Deadline: March 3, 2025
SUBMISSION FORM
Global Learner Support is committed to providing an equitable experience for all participants.
For accommodations requests or any other questions about our programs, please contact us.
