Day Camp Overview

Dissertation Day Camp offers a full day of writing and research time. The day begins and ends with goal setting and goal assessment exercises to help frame the day and measure progress. Your goal is to practice the process of writing and research during the designated writing times and to build the habit of regularly assessing your progress and development. Camp availability is subject to change based on the pandemic status.

We will meet via Zoom by 9:30am. You will be muted during work sessions or can request a breakout room using the Zoom chat feature.

Day Camp Schedule

9:30am - 9:45 am – Goal setting and kick-off

1. Identify an accountability partner
2. Share daily goals and challenges you intend to address with your work
3. Sign up for a 20-minute productivity consultation with Abby Jorgensen from the University Writing Center (limited number of time slots available).

9:45am - 12:15pm – Morning Work Session

Individual or small-group worktime

1. Small online groups may request breakout rooms via chat within Zoom. You will be automatically recalled at lunchtime
2. Self-moderate breaks on your own during this time

12:15pm - 1:15pm – Lunch (on your own)

1:15pm - 4:15pm – Afternoon Work Session

Individual or small-group worktime

1. Small online groups may request breakout rooms via chat within Zoom.
2. Self-moderate breaks on your own during this time

4:15pm - Daily wrap up and plan next steps

Reconvene by 4:15pm

1. Virtual breakout rooms will be automatically recalled
2. Find your accountability partner and prepare for discussion
3. Create a notation for where your work will specifically begin at the time of your next research and writing session

Related LibGuide: Graduate Student Thesis & Dissertation and Senior Thesis Camp