What is a Virtual Thesis Boot Camp?
The GCAC Virtual Thesis Boot Camp is designed to provide U of T Master’s students with uninterrupted time and distraction-free space to focus solely on your writing. Each day will begin with a short teacher-led training session, after which the bulk of the camp will be devoted to silent, structured writing time, allowing you make significant progress on your thesis.
To truly focus on writing, you will be staying away from emails, social media, and the like for the three days (lunch breaks excepted), giving you the opportunity to get some writing done and learn about productive writing strategies that will last beyond the boot camp. You will also have the chance to discuss the writing process and writing-related challenges with the instructor and your fellow graduate students.
Who is eligible to enrol in the Virtual Thesis Boot Camp?
In order to sign up for the GCAC Virtual Thesis Boot Camp, the following conditions apply:
- You must be a current U of T Master’s student in the thesis-writing stage of your program; this boot camp is not open to PhD students.
- Your research and data collection must be finished; i.e., you need to be at a point where the only logical thing to do is write. The boot camp is for writing, not for further reading and research.
- You are willing to set goals and strive to reach them, to commit to a three-day program, and to realize your potential for self-disciplined writing.
How does the Virtual Thesis Boot Camp work?
The boot camp will take place over three consecutive days (April 17-19, 2024) from 9:00am to 4pm ET each day. The event will be held online on Zoom.
Boot Camp Registration
To apply for a place, please fill out this form by end-of-day Monday, April 15, 2024: https://forms.office.com/r/XK2dDUR2Bu
Once the instructor has assessed your eligibility for the boot camp, she will advise you whether or not you have been accepted.
In order to participate, you must be available to attend for the full three days, without exception.
If you are a Master’s thesis writer, we look forward to seeing you at the boot camp.
Very best,
Jordana Lobo-Pires