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Dissertation Boot Camp (in person)
October 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - October 13, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
A week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies and connect with other dissertation writers.
What do participants do each day?
- Set SMART goals for the week before the camp begins and post those goals publicly.
- Arrive physically or virtually a few minutes before their camp begins.
- Spend a few minutes meeting other campers in discussing goals and plans for the day.
- Experiment with the daily writing strategy or explore a resource shared by a Writing Center staff member.
- Enjoy several blocks of uninterrupted writing time.
- Review and update their writing goals for the week.
- Spend a longer time at the end of each writing period reflecting on the process and developing a supportive community of peers.