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Spring 2011: Thesis and Dissertation Editing Forums

Worried about formatting your dissertation for submission?  Got questions for the thesis editors?  Come to the Spring Dissertation Editing Forums hosted by the Graduate School.  Below is a copy of their informative email regarding the sessions.

Dear Students,
 
In anticipation of the April 1, 2011 spring submission deadline, the Editors will be holding two forums focusing on the thesis/dissertation editing process.  While attendance is not mandatory, we encourage you to attend especially if you plan on submitting your thesis or dissertation by the April 1 deadline.   No handouts will be distributed and a RSVP is not required.


·         UPC: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 1:30-2:50 in VKC 156

·         HSC: Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 1:30-2:50 in CHP 102


We are sorry, but we will not be holding any “make-up” sessions.  The next set of forums will be held in early June.


If you have any questions, please email us at thesised@usc.edu

 
For more information, see the website: The Graduate School

You can also contacted Annemarie at the Doctoral Support Center for questions about thesis editing.

Dissertation Writing Retreat (ODA) New Format

If you need some structured and quality time to write your dissertation chapters then apply today for the dissertation writing retreat.  We are glad to announce a new format for the dissertation writing retreat, known as ODA.  We will no longer offer the residential component, which minimizes any costs involved with this service.  Please click on the application link below for further details.

ODA stands for "Operation Dissertation Acceleration" and 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 adviser. 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.

• Retreat Dates: Thursday February 24th - Sunday February, 2011
• New Format:

        Thursday, 02/24/11       9 AM – 9 PM

        Friday, 02/25/11           9 AM – 9 PM

        Saturday, 02/26/11       9 AM – 9 PM

        Sunday, 02/27/11          9 AM – 5 PM

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2011
• Acceptance Notification: February 11, 2011
• Fee: $200*
  Due: February 18, 2011
  (*The new fee amount covers three meals for four days per student)

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

Applications may be downloaded here: Download ODASPRING2011.

For more information email Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West.

Dissertation Workshop

The Ed.D. Program Office will be hosting a dissertation workshop on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in WPH B27.

At this event, students will learn more about the final dissertation defense and the Graduate School Dissertation Submission process.    The Doctoral Support Center and Financial Aid Office will also present information relevant to this phase of the program. We will host another workshop in March 2011 for those interested in learning about the process closer to the dissertation defense date.

We strongly urge you to attend one of the two workshops as you approach your final dissertation defense. You do not need to RSVP.