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2024 Dissertation Writing Retreat

Dissertation Writing Retreat

Registration for the 2024 Dissertation Writing Retreat has now closed.

 

About the 2024 Dissertation Writing Retreat

When: Feb. 10-11, 2024
Where: Hybrid: Offered In-Person and Virtual (registration closed for both) 

Details, including link to virtual sessions, will be provided by e-mail to registrants.

The Dissertation Writing Retreat is open to graduate students completing their dissertations across all disciplines, as well as those working on a thesis or research project at the graduate level. 

The two-day dissertation writing retreat program is designed to provide participants with focused time and a supportive and resourceful environment to work on their dissertation, this includes but not limited to brainstorming and starting out a draft, asking for feedback and research tools, wrapping up with final formatting and submission to OhioLINK.   

The intended participation goals are:   

  • Enhanced Focus and Productivity 
  • Effective Time Management  
  • Overcoming Writer’s Block 
  • Interacting with a Community of Writers  
  • Leveraging On-Campus Resources for Tailored Writing Needs 

Program Overview

  • Feb. 10


    7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    Writing Retreat (4 hours/hybrid): Quiet Writing Time: Participants work in a dedicated, quite space with online writing community facilitation by a tutor or staff.

    Resource Fair & In-Person Consultations

    Panel Discussion: Navigating the Dissertation Process

  • Feb. 11


    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Writing Retreat (4 hours/hybrid): Quiet Writing Time: Participants work in a dedicated, quite space with online writing community facilitation by a tutor or staff.

    In-Person Consultations

    Program Assessment

Questions?

Contact Dr. Ruth Lu at ruthlu@ohio.edu