Graduate Student Write In (Summer 2024)

The Write-In is a three-day event designed to give graduate students group accountability and an atmosphere for writing to aid in the completion of a thesis, dissertation, prospectus, or manuscript for publication.

Students will also have the opportunity to meet with a writing consultant or subject librarian for individualized assistance.

One Site Support Available

• Writing consultant for individualized assistance.

• Subject Librarian drop-in for one-on-one support

• Citation Management assistance

• Data services support with Research Data Services Team members

With the ultimate goal of help students to:

1. Making progress on research writing which is more focused and efficient

2. Protecting or ‘quarantining’ time for your research writing, away from distractions

3. Building a sense of community around writing

4. Increasing motivation and confidence in their ability to set a goal and achieve it.

Can I flex my schedule?

Yes. Choose to attend: full day (9am -4pm), AM 1/2 day (9am - 1pm) or PM 1/2 day (12pm - 4pm)

What is the format for the event? In-person

Daily Agenda

8:45am – 9:00am Sign-In, Visit the Goal Wall – Record Daily Goal(s)

9:00am – 12:00pm Writing Time (3 hrs.)

11:50am - PM ½ Day Group Arrives

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 1:10pm Debriefing Group 1 – Goals, Challenges, Questions, Plans for Next Day (AM ½ day group only)

1:00pm – 4:00pm Writing Time (3 hrs.)

4:00pm Debriefing Group 2 – Goals, Challenges, Questions, Plans for Next Day (Full & PM ½ Day Groups)

Will food be provided?

Yes. Each day a light morning and afternoon snacks and lunch will be provided.

What should I bring to the event?

Students are asked to bring their laptop (optional), books, articles and any materials needed to achieve writing goals throughout the week.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For more information contact Dori Neptune: (404) 413-2694 or [email protected]

Host or Publisher The Graduate School at GSU