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Thesis and Dissertation Boot Camp
The Office of Graduate Studies offers a Thesis and Dissertation Boot Camp 1-2 times per semester to help master's and doctoral students become focused and productive on their thesis or dissertation. If you are having trouble starting to write, gathering information, working through "writer's block" or citing sources, then this boot camp is for you!
Upcoming Boot Camps
January 14-18, 2019
register by January 7, 2019
What to Expect
Writing Sessions
- Learn new writing strategies
- Identify writing obstacles
- Overcome procrastination
- Gain valuable feedback
- Learn from your peers
- Meet with a technical editor
Past Workshops
- Best Practices for Writing your Thesis/Dissertation
- Mastering the Literature Review
- Formatting your Thesis/Dissertation
- Using EndNote & Mendeley
- Using LaTeX
- Using iThenticate
- Copyright for the Graduate Student
Schedule
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Break for lunch from noon to 1:00
Tentative Schedule - January 2019
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Monday – 14th |
Tuesday – 15th |
Wednesday – 16th |
Thursday – 17th |
Friday – 18th |
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9:00 |
Orientation |
Mastering the Lit Review* |
Goals Discussion / |
Formatting your Thesis/Dissertation Presentation* |
Goals Discussion / |
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10:00 |
Goals Discussion / |
10:00 – 10:10 Break |
Writing Session |
Discussion: |
Writing Session |
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10:15-11:30 |
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11:00 |
Writing Session |
Writing Session |
Microsoft Word Tutorial |
Writing Session |
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11:30 |
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noon |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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1:00 |
Discussion/ Writing Session |
Copyright for the Grad Student* |
Discussion / Writing Session |
Using LaTeX* |
Discussion / Writing Session |
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2:00 |
Writing Session |
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3:45-4:00 |
Goals Wrap-Up |
Goals Wrap-Up |
Goals Wrap-Up |
Goals Wrap-Up |
Goals Wrap-Up |
How to Register
To register, please download the registration form and bring it to the Office of Graduate Studies in G-8 Norwood Hall. There is a $25 registration fee for week-long Boot Camps and a $10 registration fee for Mini Boot Camps. All registration fees must be paid in cash or check and are nonrefundable. Please register no later than one week before the start of the event.
Thesis & Dissertation Boot Camp Registration January 2018
Register by January 7
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