Writing Samples

This page functions as an archive of writing samples relevant to our program! You'll find examples of successful funding applications, comps reading lists, dissertation proposals, and more. All have been painstakingly written and generously offered by past and present students in our department. We also organize feedback exchanges for OGS/SSHRC proposals in the fall. If you'd like to do a feedback exchange for other writing, please get in touch and we'd be happy to see what we can do!

Funding Proposals

Click here to check out a selection of research proposals, which were all successful in securing funding.

Comprehensive Exams

Click here to check out a selection of one-page problematics, reading lists, four-pagers, and more!

MRP/Thesis/Dissertation Proposals

Click here to look at samples of MRP, thesis, or dissertation proposals!

Directed Reading Syllabi

Click here to check out examples of syllabi for Directed Reading courses. These courses are a good way to develop your reading lists for comps and to fill gaps in course offerings.

Conference & Journal Abstracts

Click here to check out proposals and abstracts!