Hosted by the Florida State University Reading-Writing Center, Summer 2016
MONDAY
Goal Setting (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
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Setting SMART Goals
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Set a goal for the week
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Set a goal for today
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Complete pre-survey
Independent Writing Time (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Lunch and Activity (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
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BYO lunch & chat with Dr. Elizabeth Powers
Independent Writing Time & Consultation (1:00 p.m. – 3:30p.m.)
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Heather and Aimee will be available for one-on-one 45-minute consultations.
Reflection (3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
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What went well today? What didn’t go so well?
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How does your experience today help you understand the goals you set this morning?
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What did you learn or practice today that will make you a better writer?
After camp: Browse a sample dissertation or prospectus and read a chapter or section that you’re currently working on. We’ll chat about the genre conventions of that text before writing Tuesday.
Goal Setting & Genre Conventions (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
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Set a new goal for today and add it to the board
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Discussion of rhetorical moves, genre conventions, and planning chapters.
Independent Writing Time (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Lunch and Activity (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
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BYO Lunch & Dissertation Speed Dating
Independent Writing Time & Consultation (1:00 p.m. – 3:30p.m.)
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Heather and Aimee will be available for one-on-one 45-minute consultations.
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Research Librarian Abby Scheel will be available for research consultation
Reflection (3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
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How did examining a completed dissertation or prospectus help inform (or not) the composing or revision choices you made today?
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What did you learn or practice today that will make you a better writer?
Goal Setting & Tool Review (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
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Set a new goal for today and add it to the board
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Overview of tools that can help you focus on your writing and getting the dissertation done.
Independent Writing Time (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Lunch and Activity (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
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BYO lunch & Multimodal Workshop
Independent Writing Time & Consultation (1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
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Heather and Aimee will be available for one-on-one 45-minute consultations.
Reflection (3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
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What habits can you start to cultivate to help make writing your dissertation a success? What tools do you need to accomplish this?
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What did you learn or practice today that will make you a better writer?
TUESday
Wednesday
Goal Setting & Reflection (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
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Set a new goal for today and add it to the board
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Review your goals—free write about your triumphs and difficulties this week. Then, let’s discuss common roadblocks and ways to get through them.
Independent Writing Time (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Lunch and Activity (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
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BYO lunch & Relaxation Yoga Workshop (Bring a Towel or Yoga Mat)
Independent Writing Time & Consultation (1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
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Heather and Aimee will be available for one-on-one 45-minute consultations.
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Research Librarian Abby Scheel will be available for research consultation
Reflection (3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
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What ways can you take care of yourself as you write your dissertation?
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What did you learn or practice today that will make you a better writer?
Thursday
Goal Setting & Final Q&A (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
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Set a new goal for today and add it to the board
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What kinds of questions do you have about finishing your dissertation? The process? The writing? The genre?
Independent Writing Time (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Lunch and Activity (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
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BYO lunch
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30-minute writing activity: write a love letter to your dissertation to re-ignite your passion.
Independent Writing Time & Consultation (1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
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Heather and Aimee will be available for one-on-one 45-minute consultations.
Reflection (3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
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What have your accomplished this week? How have you accomplished it?
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What did you learn or practice today that will make you a better writer?
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Complete Exit Survey