Events
Information regarding Rossier and campus-wide events related to doctoral students are publicized under Recent Posts.
Online Presentations
The following topics are presented by the DSC Specialists.
Do's and Don'ts of Academic Research and Writing
Reviewing the Literature (5x5 #1)
APA 7th edition changes presentation (5x5 #2)
Outlining and Structure (5x5 #3)
Sources and Citing (5x5 #4)
Reporting Findings/Results (5x5 #5)
Plagiarism, Conflicts of Interest, and Bias-Free Language
Working & Studying @ Home during Coronavirus
Never Too Early (or Late) Dissertation Preparation Guide
Should you have any questions regarding these topics, please contact your assigned DSC Specialist.
New 2022-23 Presentations
All 2022-23 DSC Presentations will be online and synchronous. Recordings will be made available afterward. Stay tuned for more information!
Fall 2022
"The Do's and Don'ts of Academic Research," presented by Dr. Christopher Mattson. Monday, September 26. Now available as a video.
"Becoming an Academic Writer," presented by Dr. Sierra Senzaki. Tuesday, October 18. Now available as a video.
Spring 2023
"Theoretical vs. Conceptual Frameworks," presented by Dr. Ilda Jimenez. Tuesday, March 14, 3-4 PM.
"Avoiding Bias in Research," presented by Dr. Christopher Mattson. TBD.
Summer 2023
"The Writing Process," presented by Dr. Sierra Senzaki. TBD.
DSC Times to Write
This is a great opportunity to focus and get writing done!
All Rossier doctoral students are welcome to attend DSC Times to Write (also known as Weekend Writes). These events provide students with time, (virtual) space, and community to support their academic writing. There is no cost for attendance. Students should develop individual writing goals and plans to use during each Time to Write. Students can attend on their own or gather a group of peers -- writing accountability buddies are highly encouraged.
If you are interested, please go to RSVP - DSC Times to Write.
Unless specified, all sessions are scheduled from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM PT. Check-in at 11:00 AM at the DSC Zoom Meeting Room (students must RSVP to receive meeting room ID and password).
| Summer 2023 | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 |
| June 24-25 | Sept 17-18 | Feb 4-5 |
| July 22-23 | Oct 29-30 | Mar 25-26 |
| Nov 12-13 | Apr 22-23 | |
Spring 2023 Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) - Thursday, March 2 - Sunday, March 5, 2023.
What's ODA?
ODA is an intensive 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 specialist on a one-on-one basis. The ratio of a specialist to students will be 1-4, students have daily writing goals and the support specialist will provide feedback on such drafts. Assigned check-in time slots will be given throughout the four days for individualized instruction and consultation via online platform, voice phone call, and/or text. Dissertation chair approval is required as students will check in daily with their dissertation chair. Strict accountability will be in place to minimize distractions and encourage productivity. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-serve basis, space is limited.
Fall 2022: Thursday, March 2 - Sunday, March 5, 2023
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Acceptance Notification: Friday, February 17, 2023
Online Application: Contact Ilda Jiménez, Ph.D.
For more information, email Ilda Jimenez, Ph.D. at ijimenez@usc.edu