Does your dissertation writing need a jump start? The DSC's Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) can help and is taking applications!
ODA is an all inclusive residential writing retreat. It's designed for doctoral students who need / want to set aside a serious block of time to make a significant push toward the next step of their dissertation.
The retreat is targeted toward students who:
- Have research question(s) but have not been able to complete chapters 1, 2 and 3 (the proposal); OR
- Have defended their proposal and collected data, but have not completed chapters 4 and 5.
Retreat participants will be selected and assigned to work directly with a DSC writing instructor. The ratio of advisor to students will be 1-to-4, meaning students will have a great deal of support and interaction on their project. In addition, participants will exchange papers and support each other through peer-to-peer feedback.
- Workshop Dates: Thursday March 25 - Sunday March 28, 2010
- Application Deadline: at 12PM (noon), February 22, 2010
- Acceptance Notification: February 26, 2010
- Fee: $1500*
First deposit due : 3/5/10 - $750
Second deposit due: 3/19/10 - $750
(*The first 8 students to register will receive a $400 scholarship and pay only $550 on each due date)
Apply early and the first eight applicants will receive a $400.00 scholarship that lowers the costs of the dissertation writing retreat to $1100.00. (This amount pays for the residential component of the retreat which is lodging, meals, and retreat logistical fees.)
If you are interested in testimonials of past dissertation writing retreat participants please access the following online-presentation here. You will need to enter the username and password:
Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) 2007 Testimonials Link.Username: rsoedoctoralPassword: doctoral1234
Applications may be here: Download.
For more information email Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West.---
