Dissertation Writer’s Retreat
by Lynn Riskedal | May 18, 2009
Consider attending a Dissertation Writer’s Retreat to make significant progress on your dissertation.
These retreats are intended for PhD learners in the pre-proposal stage, the proposal stage, or Chapters 4 to 5. At the retreat, you’ll get one-to-one support from writing coaches, library staff, and peers to help you make significant progress on your dissertation. With 5 days of focused, uninterrupted time to concentrate on your writing, you may save time and money by completing your dissertation sooner.
The retreat package includes 5 nights of accommodations with free Internet access, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. The Frequently Asked Questions page will help you learn what to expect at the retreat.
Consider attending one of the remaining retreats for 2009.
5 Responses to "Dissertation Writer’s Retreat"
John Burik says:
What is the difference between a Writer’s Retreat and Track 4 of a Residency?
Lynn Riskedal says:
Writing Faculty Stone Shiflet shares:
For some time, Capella has offered a Track 4 option to learners who want to get more information on certain pieces of the Track 1-3 process. So for a daily fee, Learners can return to a regular colloquia to attend sessions of their choice.
For a dissertation writer, however, the Track 4 concept cannot address the specific needs of the writing assignment. Colloquia are now guided by workbooks that are specific for the Track, so joining in this cycle for one session can not offer a focused reply to quesitons common during the dissertation process.
At the Dissertation Writer’s Retreats, learners work with faculty who are focused on giving guidance for this specific writing project–the book-length research project that involves a proposal, research execution, and data interpretation. At the Retreats, learners have access to 1-to-1 writing experts, library experts, irb experts, and methods research (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed). The retreats are focused solely on the Dissertation writing process, and learners can pick and choose appointment times as those appointments meet their needs.
Ellen Fairfield says:
In the past, the one-on-one time I have spent at Colloquias reviewing previous papers, the information received from faculty on re-writes for publication potential was extremely valuable. I would certainly consider a Dissertation Writer’s Retreat.
Cathy A. Davis says:
How do I register for the December 2010 Colloquia? I have tried repeatedly, however there appeas to be something wrong with the site.
Lynn Riskedal says:
Please do contact your Advising Team for assistance.
Lynn