The Thesis Writers' Intensive is a three-day opportunity for graduate students to write and make substantial headway on their master's thesis, doctoral dissertation, or other graduate project.
Participants attend opening and closing meetings each day with a light lunch provided. Writers can work alone or in the company of peers and in either busy or quiet surroundings. A variety of workshops are available, and participants have the opportunity to book consultations for personalized writing feedback and advice with writing specialists from the Academic Skills Centre (ASC), with Librarians to resolve research and citation issues, and with Student Wellness counselors to address stress management and other common challenges student writers face.
UVic graduate students (Master’s or PhD) who are registered in the term and are currently writing their thesis, dissertation, or similar graduate project may apply. The Intensive is aimed at students at the writing stage of their graduate programs. It is essential that attendees come with drafts or ideas and are prepared to write. As space is limited, priority is given to those who are in the writing process and have not previously enrolled.
The TWI is held twice a year: mid-June and early December. There is no fee.
The application form is distributed through academic departments. As space is limited, participants will be selected by criteria (first) and lottery (second, if needed) and notified soon after.
Significant resources are marshalled to offer the TWI, so participants are asked to plan ahead and clear their calendars to take full advantage of the opportunity.
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