Rossier Doctoral Support Center Blog

Workshops and Presentations during Weekend Write on Jan 25

If you collected data and are starting to analyze it, you should attend the following presentations offered during Weekend Write on January 25:

Presenting Results (Ch 4)
WPH 403 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Dr. Evelyn Felina Castillo

Using NVivo to Analyze Qualitative Data - CANCELLED - RESCHEDULED DATE TBA
WPH 403 at 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Dr. Angela Bland

To get the most out of these presentations, students should review Navigating the Dissertation, Data Collection and Analysis at http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/ii-data-collection-and-analysis.html, Chapter 4 at http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/1-chapter-4.html; and download and install the NVivo software from USC ITS, https://software.usc.edu/nvivo/.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Evelyn Felina Castillo at [email protected].

Weekend Write, November 16-17, 2019

The Rossier Doctoral Support Center will be hosting a Weekend Write at the University Park Campus on Saturday, Nov 16 and Sunday, Nov 17 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  If you are interested in attending, please go to RSVP - Weekend Writes.

Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA)

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 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 - Sunday, May 18-21, 2017 at the USC Orange County Campus 
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 2
Acceptance Notification: Thursday, May 5
Application link: ODA Application for May 2017 Session

For more information email Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West at [email protected].

Fall 2016 Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA)

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 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 - Sunday, Nov 17 - 20, 2016 at the USC Orange County Campus
Application Deadline: Tuesday, Nov 1
Acceptance Notification: Thursday, Nov 3

Application available as a download:  Download OCODAFall2016

For more information email Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West at [email protected].

Summer 2016 Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) - EXTENDED DEADLINE for a limited number of seats

A limited number of seats are available for the upcoming ODA Session on August 11-14.  If you are interested, please submit an application by Thursday, August 4.

 

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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 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,  - Sunday, Aug 11 - 14, 2016 at the USC Campus, WPH 202
Application Deadline: Monday, July 25, 2016
Acceptance Notification: Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Application available as a download:     Download UPCODASUM2016doc

For more information email Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West at [email protected].

 

REMINDER - DSC Weekend Write, July 9-10 at WPH 202 (location change)

Please note the change in location for the DSC Weekend Write from Leavey Library, 2^nd Floor to WPH 202 and the time change on Sunday from 12 noon – 7 PM to 9:00AM – 4:00PM.  I apologize for the short notice, but the library administration just notified me that the hours of operation changed due to facilities issues. 

Saturday, July 9 at 9:00AM – 4:00PM at WPH 202
Sunday, July 10 at 9:00AM – 4:00PM at WPH 202

 

Evelyn Felina Castillo, Ed.D.
USC Rossier School of Education | Doctoral Support Center
3470 Trousdale Parkway, WPH 402A | Los Angeles, CA  90089-4032

t:  213.740.3845 | f:  213.740.8092 | e:  [email protected]

DSC Writing Retreat in Hawai'i

Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West is scheduled to hold a DSC writing retreat in Hawai’i.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to work with a writing advisor.  You can attend as many days or hours as is convenient for you.

Thursday, March 24th, 2016 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
University of Hawaii, West Oahu Campus
91-1001 Farrington Highway Kapolei, Hawai'i 96707

Friday, March 25th, 2016 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
University of Hawaii, West Oahu Campus
91-1001 Farrington Highway Kapolei, Hawai'i 96707

Saturday, March 26th, 2016 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
JAIMS (Japan-America Institute of Management Science)
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96825-1192

Sunday, March 27th, 2016 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Easter)
JAIMS (Japan-America Institute of Management Science)
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96825-1192

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the writing retreat, please contact Dr. Jimenez y West at [email protected] or (213)740-2199.

REMINDER - DSC Weekend Writes on Dec 5-6, 2015

The Rossier DSC will be hosting a Weekend Write on Saturday, Dec 5 and Sunday, Dec 6 at 9AM - 4PM in SOS(WPH) B49.  A DSC writing advisor will be available throughout the weekend. 

You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.  You can attend as many days or hours as is convenient for you.  Remember to bring your Student ID to access the building and don't forget your laptop, work materials, and ear buds (optional) to work on your dissertation or paper. Please RSVP at http://www.doodle.com/mugk5tkh98nmz3m5. 

If you cannot make this Weekend Write, please go to the DSC Blog for upcoming presentations and workshops. 

REMINDER - DSC Weekend Writes on Nov 14-15, 2015

The Rossier DSC will be hosting a Weekend Write on Saturday, Nov 14 and Sunday, Nov 15 at 9AM - 4PM in WPH B49.  A DSC writing advisor will be available throughout the weekend. 

You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.  You can attend as many days or hours as is convenient for you.  Remember to bring your Student ID to access the building and don't forget your laptop, work materials, and ear buds (optional) to work on your dissertation or paper. Please RSVP at http://www.doodle.com/mugk5tkh98nmz3m5. 

If you cannot make this Weekend Write, please go to the DSC Blog for upcoming presentations and workshops. 

Reminder - DSC Adobe Connect Presentations Today!

To participate in the live presentations, please click on the corresponding links below.  

Presenting Results (Ch 4 & 5)
Dr. Evelyn Felina Castillo
Wednesday, Sept 16 @ 2:00PM
Download Presenting Your Results Qual Sept 2015 ef

 

APA & Academic Writing
Dr. Christopher Mattson
Wednesday, Sept 16 @ 3:00PM
Download Chris Updated AcademicWritingAPAStyle August 2015
Recording:  https://rossier-edd.adobeconnect.com/p5aef6445zm/

 

The recordings will be available by Friday, Sept 18.