Dissertation Writers Retreat

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About the DWR

Are you working on your dissertation or other academic writing? This free event series held each semester is geared towards UofM graduate students and focuses on improving your writing and writing techniques, completing your dissertation, and what to do after dissertation. These events are sponsored by the University Libraries, Graduate School, and Center for Writing and Communication. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility or the event, contact Carl Hess at carl.hess@memphis.edu or 901.678.8206.

Upcoming DWR Events

DWR: Creating & Sustaining Your Writing Plan - Thursday, September 5, 6-7PM - Virtual via Teams

Join us via Microsoft Teams for this free workshop and learn how to navigate the grueling task of writing a dissertation, as well as methods to stop procrastinating and sustain a good writing habit. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify your strengths and seize opportunities for growth as scholars and writers, while reinforcing self-efficacy, or the belief in your own skills and knowledge to complete a task. You will be asked to reflect on your motivations for writing a dissertation and completing your degree and to identify your individual writing process. Using these various insights, you will learn how to prepare yourself for writing and plan out the course of your dissertation reading, writing, and research.

Sign up on TigerZone at https://bit.ly/DWRsept24signup.

DWR: Creating Your Scholarly Presence - Wednesday, October 30, 6-7PM - Virtual via Teams

Join us via Microsoft Teams for an enlightening session on Scholarly Communications during the University Libraries’ Dissertation Writers Retreat Fall 2024. This session is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to effectively share your research with the academic community and beyond. Learn about the latest platforms, best practices, and strategies for publishing, open access, and maximizing the impact of your work. Key highlights will be creating and managing your Google Scholar profile, setting up and optimizing your ORCID, and navigating and utilizing ResearchGate to connect with peers and showcase your work. Join us and take a significant step towards promoting your research!

Sign up on TigerZone at https://bit.ly/DWRoct30signup.

DWR Resources

Missed a DWR event? Want to revisit past talks? Check out our Playlist of DWR Videos & Previous Speakers and past materials in the University of Memphis Digital Commons.

Looking for dissertation tips & resources? Check out our Dissertation Writers Resources Guide.

Past Events

DWR Camp 1: Writing Sprint, August 2023

DWR Camp 4: Looking Ahead, March 2023

DWR Camp 3: The Home Stretch, January 2023

DWR Camp 1: Surviving the Mountain, October 2022

DWR Base Camp: Getting Started, August 2022

Dissertation Writers Retreat, March 2022

Dissertation Writers Retreat, January 2022