If you are at the writing stage of your dissertation and struggling with writers block or just want to make some new friends who will support you through the writing process, consider signing up for a “Dissertation Writing Group” this fall. You can also serve as a paid “group leader” for such a writing group. See more details below.
In collaboration with the Rackham Graduate School, the Sweetland Center for Writing coordinates several student-led writing groups for graduate students writing their dissertations. These interdisciplinary writing groups provide structured support in a facilitated peer-based setting to aid dissertators working through long-term projects. Dissertation Writing Groups typically consist of four members including a group leader. Participants must be in the writing phase of their dissertations and available to meet at least eight times per semester to workshop group members’ writing on a rotating basis. Each group will determine meeting schedules and expectations.
Group leaders will receive a stipend for their services, and those interested in becoming group leaders must provide additional information with their applications. All accepted students participate in an orientation session on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm in North Quad room 2435.
Group Leaders attend two mentor meetings through the term.
