Doctoral Support Center & Doctoral Programming Blog

Reminder: APA Presentation Wednesday!

Don't forget, Dr. Jade Winn will be presenting on the APA guidelines this Wednesday, September 29, from 3:00-4:00 PM in MRF 204.  Try and attend this important workshop or come to the online webcast:

You can view recorded webcasts of the above presentations and take part in them yourself by doing the following:

1. Go to the blackboard website at https://blackboard.usc.edu
2. Select User Login:

• Username - enter your USC email username.
• Password - enter your USC email password.
• Once you login, under the section "Course List" select "20061_rsoe_dsc_ns00002: RSOE Doctoral Support Center (DSC)"

3. Click on the left menu button reading "Online Resources"

• note the DSC username and password (you'll need it to get to the programs)
• click the link for the DSC Online catalog
• enter the username and password
• enter "DSC Presentation Webcasts"
• click the link for the presentation you're interested in watching.

All the handouts for the presentations are available via Blackboard in the "Course Documents" section under "Presentations and Handouts."

If you have any questions or just need some support, join the Backboard discussion of the presentations in the "Presentations and Workshops" part of the "Discussion" section.

RSVP to the Doctoral Support Center - <rsoedsc@usc.edu>

Why not take advantage of the Doctoral Support Center?

Our services are free, valuable, accessible, flexible….and dare I say fun!  As an EDD student you can:

•     Schedule an appointment with your writing advisor via phone, email, or in-person for writing guidance. 

•     Attend “Thursday Night Write,” or the monthly writing groups.

•     Go to one of the Fall 2010 Presentations covering Academic Writing, APA, Pre-Proposal Methodology, Post-Proposal Methodology, and Introduction to SPSS.   There are two presentations this coming Saturday, September 25th and six more presentations offered in September, October and November.  And if you can’t attend presentations in-person, watch them at home by accessing Blackboard. 

•     Get IRB advisement and support.

•     Pick-up writing guide handouts and a cup of coffee in the DSC office located in Suite 402 (the  4th Floor of Waite Phillips Hall).

Don’t hesitate!  Call, email, or drop by the office!  If you have any general questions please email rossier.dsc@usc.edu or call 213-743-1951.

 

Time Management

Thursday September 23, Noon to 1 pm, The Stress Management Skills series teaches students, staff, and faculty a variety of techniques to help them control stress and manage their lives. Lyon Center, Conference Room. RSVP to wellness@usc.edu  (213) 740-5127

Reminder: Academic Writing Presentation is Today and Saturday

Just a quick reminder that we have two helpful presentations coming up in September with more to come in October and November.

Academic Writing (Dr. Gokce Gokalp)
Wednesday, September 22 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Saturday, September 25 (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

APA (Dr. Jade Winn)
Saturday, September 25 (11:00AM - 12:00 PM)
Wednesday, September 29 (3:00PM - 4:00 PM)

Pre-Proposal Methodology (Kevin Collins)
Wednesday, October 6 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Saturday, October 9 (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Post-Proposal Methodology (Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West)
Wednesday, October 20 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Saturday, October 23 (10:00 - 11:00 AM) 
 

Introduction to SPSS (Dr. Jade Winn)
Wednesday, November 10 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)

RSVP: rsoedsc@usc.edu
Live Webcast: The Wednesday session of each presentation will be available livecast and via Blackboard.

Thursday Night Write Time

Below are the dates for the Thursday Night Write Time. We will be meeting in WPH Rm. B49. Included are the Workshop dates so you could see how they will be scheduled around each other. The Workshops are help in WPH Rm. 201. So mark your calendars. Write On and Fight On! Linda

18/19 September Writing Group Orientation/Workshop

30 September Thursday Night Write Time 5-9 pm WPH B49

 

9/10 October Writing Group Workshop

14 October Thursday Night Write Time 5-9 pm  WPH B49

28 October Thursday Night Write Time 5-9 pm WPH B49

 

4 November Thursday Night Write Time 5-9 pm WPH B49

13/14 November Writing Group Workshop

18 November Thursday Night Write Time 5-9 pm WPH B49

 

2 December Thursday Night Write Time 5-9 pm WPH B49

11/12 December Writing Group Workshop

16 December Thursday Night Write Time 5-9 pm WPH B49

New Rossier IRB Website

Did you know that the Rossier School of Education has a new website for those students seeking IRB approval. Check it out as it is a clearinghouse for all the information you will need to get IRB approval.

 

http://rossier.usc.edu/dsc/dsc-irb.html

 

However, it is still necessary to meet with Kevin Collins, IRB Advisor prior to submission. Therefore, please allow time to meet with him prior to submitting your application. He can be reached at: 213-740-4267 or kevin.collins@usc.edu in order to schedule an appointment or answer any questions you may have about the process.

Reminder: Dissertation Writing Groups Begin this Weekend (Sept 18)

Fall Writing Groups Beginning!

Start the fall with a renewed commitment to your research and writing!  

The writing groups are a forum available to students each semester as they continue to work on their proposal and dissertation. Students are encouraged to develop individual writing goals and schedules for the completion of their dissertation. We have had great success with the writing groups over the last year. This forum is an opportunity for students to stay engaged with the dissertation process and commit to meeting their goals for the semester. Please contact Dr. Gokalp at gokalp@usc.edu if you are interested in participating in a writing group this semester.

Orientation for this fall groups is Saturday, September 18th in WPH Rm. 201.  The agenda can be downloaded here: Download Agenda Fall WG Orientation

If you were unable to attend orientation but are still interested in joining, please contact Dr. Gokalp gokalp@usc.edu  

Dissertation Writing Retreat Applicatin Deadline Today

If you need some structured and quality time to write your dissertation chapters then apply today for the dissertation writing retreat.  $400 scholarships are available to the first eight students to register.

What's ODA?

ODA stands for "Operation Dissertation Acceleration"  It is an all-inclusive residential writing retreat. ODA is 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 yet completed chapters 4 and/or 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 November 4 - Sunday November 7, 2010
• Application Deadline: September 13, 2010 (TODAY)
  
• Acceptance Notification: September 24, 2010
• Fee: $1500*
  First Deposit: Friday, 10/1/2010 - $500
  2nd Payment: Friday, 10/15/10 - $500
  Final Payment: Friday: 10/29/2010 - $500
  (*The first 8 students to register will receive a $400 scholarship and pay only $500 on each due date)

Apply early -- the first eight (8) applicants will receive a $400.00 scholarship that lowers the costs of the dissertation writing retreat to $1100.00. The first 8 students to register will receive a $400 scholarship and pay a reduced amount of $1,100. For scholarship winners, the deposit amount will be $366 and the 2nd and final payments will be $367 each. (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:

Username: rsoedoctoral

Password: doctoral1234

Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) 2007 Testimonials Link.

Applications may be downloaded here: Download ODA_FA10_.

For more information email Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West.

IRB Advisement and Support

Well it is that time of year. It is the time when many third year EDD students are defending their dissertation proposals.

If your research will involve human subjects than obtaining IRB approval before you carry out your research will be essential and is one more step to consider in the process of completing your degree. Additionally, because it generally takes at least three weeks to obtain IRB approval,  it is recommended that you plan ahead.

As the IRB advisor, I am here to help you get through the process, which can be very straightforward if everything is done correctly. However, similar to many of the other degree requirements, you need to be aware of what is expected of you in order to make your life easier and thus ensuring that you are on the fast track to obtaining your degree.

This is a busy time of the year for the UPIRB and it may take a little longer than usual to gain approval to conduct research for study. Therefore, you need to plan ahead. It generally takes about a week to write one's IRB application so that it will be approved. Additionally, all EDD students are required to meet with me prior to submission. Failure to meet with me prior to submitting will result in prolonged delays and it will take longer in the end to get approval. Thus, it is important to take into consideration that for most students the entire process will take a month and then such it is good to plan ahead.

If you have any questions about your IRB application do not hesitate to contact me at: kevin.collins@usc.edu or call me at: 213-740-4267. My office is located in the Doctoral Support Center in Suite 402. I look forward to talking further with you...

Well it is that time of year. It is the time when many third year EDD students are defending their dissertation proposals.

If your research will involve human subjects than obtaining IRB approval before you carry out your research will be essential and is one more step to consider in the process of completing your degree. Additionally, because it generally takes at least three weeks to obtain IRB approval,  it is recommended that you plan ahead.

As the IRB advisor, I am here to help you get through the process, which can be very straightforward if everything is done correctly. However, similar to many of the other degree requirements, you need to be aware of what is expected of you in order to make your life easier and thus ensuring that you are on the fast track to obtaining your degree.

This is a busy time of the year for the UPIRB and it may take a little longer than usual to gain approval to conduct research for study. Therefore, you need to plan ahead. It generally takes about a week to write one's IRB application so that it will be approved. Additionally, all EDD students are required to meet with me prior to submission. Failure to meet with me prior to submitting will result in prolonged delays and it will take longer in the end to get approval. Thus, it is important to take into consideration that for most students the entire process will take a month and then such it is good to plan ahead.

If you have any questions about your IRB application do not hesitate to contact me at: kevin.collins@usc.edu or call me at: 213-740-4267. My office is located in the Doctoral Support Center in Suite 402. I look forward to talking further with you...

Upcoming Presentation

We want to make sure you have the tools you need to write well, so we decided to send out a quick reminder that we have two helpful presentations coming up in September with more to come in October and November.

Academic Writing (Dr. Gokce Gokalp)
Wednesday, September 22 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Saturday, September 25 (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

APA (Dr. Jade Winn)
Saturday, September 25 (11:00AM - 12:00 PM)
Wednesday, September 29 (3:00PM - 4:00 PM)

Pre-Proposal Methodology (Kevin Collins)
Wednesday, October 6 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Saturday, October 9 (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Post-Proposal Methodology (Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West)
Wednesday, October 20 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Saturday, October 23 (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Introduction to SPSS (Dr. Jade Winn)
Wednesday, November 10 (3:00 - 4:00 PM)

RSVP: rsoedsc@usc.edu
Live Webcast: The Wednesday session of each presentation will be available livecast and via Blackboard.