The Write-In is a four-day workshop (Starts Monday, March 17 and Ends Thursday, March 20).

Registration is required. Spots are limited.

Please register only once (select 1 ticket), even if you plan to attend multiple days, to ensure there is enough space for all participants.

It is 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. This event is open to enrolled Georgia State University graduate students.

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.

FAQs

What is the format for the event? In-person (Registration is required. No drop in's allowed)

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 1 – Goals, Challenges, Questions, Plans for Next Day AM ½ day group only

1:00pm – 4:00pm Writing Time (3 hrs.)

4:00pm – 4:10pm Debriefing 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: grad@gsu.edu