You know you need to prioritize your dissertation!
Get back to writing and learn how to cultivate a
productive writing practice that will help you through the year.
Dear PhD candidates,
During Reading Week this February, the GCAC is again offering its three-day Dissertation Writing Boot Camp! If you would like to set aside time in your busy schedule to refocus solely on your dissertation, or could benefit from working in a community of fellow doctoral students after a period of writing alone, then register now to attend.
DISSERTATION WRITING BOOT CAMP,
FEBRUARY 18th – 20th, 2025!
What is a Dissertation Boot Camp?
The GCAC’s Dissertation Boot Camp offers structure and guidance for three full days of writing and writing-related activities. You’ll be required to set aside all other demands on your time for these three days (9:30am – 4:30pm; optional 5pm), giving you the opportunity to make significant progress on your writing.
Each day will feature a schedule that includes instructor presentations, at least four-and-a-half hours of uninterrupted writing time, and group discussions.
The boot camp will be offered in two formats: in-person and online synchronous. In order to create a consistent community of supportive writers, you are asked to commit to one of these formats for the full three days. The in-person boot camp will be held on the St. George campus (a coffee-&-snacks cost of $20 applies); concurrently, the virtual format will be conducted synchronously over Zoom (no cost for virtual participation).
Who is eligible to enrol in the Dissertation Boot Camp?
In order to sign up for the GCAC Dissertation Boot Camp, you must meet the following conditions:
- You are actively engaged in writing a doctoral dissertation in any department at U of T; the dissertation boot camp is not open to Master’s students.
- You are finished with course work, qualifying exams, and primary research and/or data collection; the boot camp is designed for writing, not further reading and research.
To apply for a place, please fill out this form by Monday, February 10th, 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/1RiLLvM2cp. Confirmations and further details will be sent by end-of-day February 12th.
Enrolment is limited to 20 students in person and 25 students online, and eligible applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions about the Dissertation Boot Camp should be sent to Dr. Jordana Lobo-Pires at jordana.lobo.pires@utoronto.ca.
In order to participate, you must be available to attend for the full three days, without exception.