Roundtable: Reflections & Advice from Graduate Tutors
Presented by Erica, Salman, Yasmine
Resources discussed:
- Simpson Center Graduate Research Clusters – Supporting co-working and writing focused around broad topics and themes.
- https://simpsoncenter.org/projects/feminist-writing
- OWRC quarterly writing group signup – Find writing buddies and form writing groups via this OWRC-hosted list. An email will be sent to all respondents after the conclusion of the intensive.
- Start your own writing group – Browse tips for getting your writing group off to a strong start.
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Access the NCFDD’s vast range of resources and support for free through the University of Washington’s institutional membership.
Additional resources & services:
- Summary of graduate resources from the OWRC – For grad writers looking to learn about the support offered by the OWRC
Roundtable: Sustainable Writing Practices
Panelists include Natalie Vaughan-Wynn, Jess Cavalari, Dr. Hai Wang, and Dr. Amanda Hewes
Resources discussed:
- The Graduate Writer’s Reading List – Browse this collection of recommended reads about the writing and creative practice.
- Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article by Howard S. Becker (University of Chicago Press, 2007). Available from the UW Libraries in both eBook and print formats.
- “Shitty First Drafts” in Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (Anchor, 1995). Available from the UW Libraries in both eBook and print formats.
Additional resources & services:
- Start your own writing group – Browse tips for getting your writing group off to a strong start.
- Write for You podcast – Listen in to conversations about writing process and practice from current and recent UW graduate writers.
- Graduate Writer Social Hour – Connect with graduate writers from across UW, discover writing resources, and form your own writing groups at this quarterly event hosted by the OWRC.
- Map and track multi-week goals using this flexible, interactive guide.
- Structure your writing sessions using a reflective, oriented approach with this writing session planner.
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Access the NCFDD’s vast range of resources and support for free through the University of Washington’s institutional membership.
Interactive Webinar: Beyond Citation Managers — Library Resources for Dissertation Writers
Presenters include Madeline Mundt (Head of the Research Commons), Elizabeth Bedford (Scholarly Publishing Outreach Librarian), and Aubrey Williams (Open Scholarship and Digital History Librarian)
Webinar slides: Available here
Resources discussed:
- Scholars’ Studio – An symposium event allowing graduate students to practice presenting their research to a broad audience in 5 minutes or less.
- Reservable library spaces
- Annual University of Washington GIS Symposium – A symposium focused on sharing unique and cutting-edge mapping projects using a lightning talk format.
- Open Scholarship Commons – Explore UW Libraries tools, experts, and spaces facilitating accessible, technology-intensive work across disciplinary boundaries.
- Browse available tools and equipment here.
- Information on thesis & dissertation publishing from UW Libraries
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 – Guidelines on creating accessible web content published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- Article Processing Fee (APC) Support – Information about UW Libraries’ support for Open Access publication facilitated through Article Processing Fees (APCs).
- Research Data Management Planning Workshop – An asynchronous workshop offered through UW Libraries helping researchers learn how to navigate the complexities of data management at ethical and logistical levels.
- Overview of data visualization tools supported by UW Libraries
- Information about consultations with subject librarians and how-to experts through UW Libraries.
- Ask Us! Libraries chat reference – Chat with a librarian virtually for guidance accessing services or research help.
Additional resources:
- UW Libraries – Zotero – Zotero is a citation-management tool that allows you to organize and annotate your sources, and it integrates with your web browser to streamline your research workflow.
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Access the NCFDD’s vast range of resources and support for free through the University of Washington’s institutional membership.
Roundtable: Decisions, Decisions – Taking Ownership over the Dissertation Process
Panelists include Sarah Porter, Alyssa Sargent and Dr. Hunter Little
Resources discussed:
- Write for You podcast – Listen in to conversations about writing process and practice from current and recent UW graduate writers.
- Alyssa is a featured guest in Season 6, Episode 1.
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Access the NCFDD’s vast range of resources and support for free through the University of Washington’s institutional membership.
- Speechify – An text-to-speech app that allows users to listen to text like PDFs.
- The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy by Maggie Berg and Barbara Karolina Seeber (University of Toronto Press, 2016). Available from the UW Libraries in both eBook and print formats.
- Hummingbird Sugar Rush – A public-facing game aimed at teaching people about hummingbird behaviors.
- Disability Studies Program at University of Washington
Additional resources:
- The Graduate Writer’s Reading List – Browse this collection of recommended reads about the writing and creative practice.
- Summary of graduate resources from the OWRC – For grad writers looking to learn about the support offered by the OWRC
Self-guided writing: Strategies, tips & resources for graduate writers
Resources from the OWRC include:
- Dissertation Writing Intensive writing tracker – A communal log for your self-guided writing sessions during the intensive
- Map and track multi-week goals using this flexible, interactive guide.
- Structure your writing sessions using a reflective, oriented approach with this writing session planner.
Additional resources:
- The Pomodoro Method/Technique – Productivity strategy is uses a cycle of work and break time to avoid creating burnout.
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Access the NCFDD’s vast range of resources and support for free through the University of Washington’s institutional membership.
- Start your own writing group – Browse tips for getting your writing group off to a strong start.