2024-2025 Online Presentations
Fall 2025
"Procrastination, Writing Blocks, and Imposter Syndrome," presented by Dr. Ilda Jimenez. Thursday, October 24th, 2024, 3-4 pm PST. Link for the previous presentation recording and slides are also available.
"Improving Academic Writing Skills," by Dr. Christopher Mattson: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 3:30–4:30 p.m. PST. Download PDF for the presentation slides.
Recorded Presentations
The following topics are presented by the DSC Specialists.
Do's and Don'ts of Academic Research and Writing
Understanding and Minimizing Bias in Academic Writing
Harnessing the Writing Process
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.
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).
| Fall 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 |
| Sept. 14-15 (online only) | March 30-31 | June 8, 9am-4pm (on campus, in person ONLY) |
| Nov. 16-17 (online only) | April 20-21 | July 20-21 (online ONLY) |
Fall 2024 Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) - Thursday, October 10th- Sunday, October 13th, 2024.
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, October 10th - Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
Acceptance Notification: Friday, September 27th, 2024
Online Application: Contact Ilda Jiménez, Ph.D.
For more information, email Ilda Jimenez, Ph.D. at [email protected]