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Thesis Boost: 3-day Writing Retreat

Take a leap towards finishing your thesis by attending this 3-day writing event


Date & time
Monday, May 2, 2016 –
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost

This event is free to graduate students who attend 85%. There is a non-attendance fee of $135.

Contact

Cristina
514-848-2424, ext. 5615

Where

J.W. McConnell Building
1400 De Maisonneuve W.
Room LB-322

Wheel chair accessible

Yes

Does your thesis need a boost? Then join us for this 3-day writing event, hosted in a supportive and motivating setting, and take a leap towards finishing your thesis.

Thesis Boost is for graduate students who are in the middle to later stages of writing their thesis. In a new dedicated graduate student space in the R. Howard Webster Library, 50 graduate students will spend three days, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., attending optional workshops, participating in goal-setting activities, consulting with librarians and writing advisors, and - most importantly - spending long blocks of time writing. Healthy snacks will be provided.

***IMPORTANT NOTES***

- Participants should have begun writing their thesis prior to participating in this event.
- Computers will not be provided, but can be borrowed for 6 hours from the Library, as availability permits.
- Opening and closing workshops and goal setting activities are mandatory. Other workshops and activities are optional should participants prefer to write.


Learning Objectives

In this three-day workshop student will:
- Dedicate time to writing their thesis in a supportive and motivating environment.
- Participate in reflective goal-setting exercises.
- Have access to one-on-one consultations with librarians and writing advisors.
- Learn about research, writing and editing techniques.
- Learn best practices for time management and stress minimization.
- Network with graduate students and resource personnel from across Concordia.


Leaders Information

Workshop leaders include:
- Alan Shepard, President and Vice-Chancellor, Concordia University
- Laura Dunbar, Assistant Professor in the Department of English and a GradProSkills Fellow
- Andrea Cameron, Teaching and Learning Librarian
- Owen Moran, Health Promotion Specialist, Health Services
- Roberto Gonzalez, GradProSkills Read, Write and Present Team Member
- Kester Dyer, GradProSkills Read, Write and Present Team Member
- Daniel Roy, Personal Trainer, Le Gym

 


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