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Welcome to the Online Dissertation Writing Camp

You’ll be assigned to a breakout room to be in a concierge group.

Please stay in the main room for the camp welcome.

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Welcome & Introduction

Dissertation Writing Camp

Graduate Academic Support Center
University Academic Success Programs
Arizona State University
 Happy 11th Anniversary
Dissertation Writing Camp!!
 ● Introductions

● Overview of Schedule

● Review of Canvas
Agenda
● Concierge Model

● Goal Setting Session

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Schedule review

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Ice Breaker

A. Share a meme, GIF, image, quote, or comment that

represents how you feel about your writing right now

B. Share a meme, GIF, image, quote, or comment showing

something that inspires you to complete your doctoral
degree

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Concierge Model

Debrief Address Provide Connect

your resources with your
questions peers

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Let’s look at
Canvas!

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Concierge Group Leaders

Daniella Peinado Dava Newell Leah Zilberman Natalie Ramirez

Gold Group Maroon Group Sparky Group A Mountain Group

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Concierge Group Leaders

Qadri Tung Lisa Diethelm Brooklyn Johnson Richa Venkatraman

Inferno Group Pitchfork Group Bulldog Group Bulldog Group

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 ● Workshops today

Your ○ 1pm-2pm: Managing the Dissertation

Writing Process

future ● Day 1 Afternoon Check-in:

○ Join the afternoon check-in room with
your cohort from 4-4:30pm AZ time.

awaits! ○ Even if you do not attend, please

complete the “Daily Ticket Out” form

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University College
Goal Setting

Dissertation Writing Camp

Graduate Academic Support Center
University Academic Success Programs
Arizona State University
Introductions
● Name, degree program, and location
● Sum up your dissertation in one-two sentences.
● What motivated you to sign up for the Dissertation
Writing Camp?

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Activity: Plan your next steps
Choose one goal you have for this week. Draw a ladder on a
piece of paper, and write your goal at the top of the ladder.

● What steps will you need to take to reach that goal?

Put them on the rungs.

● What support do you have to help you reach your goal?

Put those on the side.
 Keep going.

You can change your

mind.

Ask for help.

Know your resources.

Post your goal.

Re-evaluate as needed.
SMART Goals
Specific – Specific and Detailed
The goal should describe a specific, observable outcome.
Measurable – Measurement Criteria
To achieve goals, individuals must be able to measure and showcase their progress.
Attainable – Achievable Criteria
For goals to be achievable, individuals must identify and have the needed resources and
information to complete the goal.
Realistic – Manageability Criteria
Goals need to be described in terms that make it possible for individuals to achieve in scope
and time. For goals to be realistic and manageable, they must also be relevant--goals that
individuals want to achieve and are willing to work toward.
Timeframe – Answers “by when?” Criteria
Due dates help individuals gauge what tasks need to be completed and by when.
SMART Goals: Example
• GOAL: To write my dissertation on the study of televised advertising of sugary
drinks on the beverage preferences of preschool children
Specific – What, exactly, is it that I want to Write the section of the introduction that links
achieve? childhood obesity to the consumption of sugary
drinks.

Measurable – How will I know I’ve achieved it? Write a 10-page section that links childhood obesity
to the consumption of sugary drinks.

Attainable – What is my realistic desire, logical Find and review at least 6 studies on childhood
steps, how can I accomplish it? obesity to prepare to write a 10-page section that
links childhood obesity to the consumption of
sugary drinks.
SMART Goals: Example
• GOAL: To write my dissertation on the study of televised advertising of sugary
drinks on the beverage preferences of preschool children
Realistic – Can I achieve this goal? Why am I Gather studies on childhood obesity and create a
doing this? How is it going to help me move forward table of the links between obesity and sugar
on my project? consumption to prepare to write a 10-page section
that links childhood obesity to the consumption of
sugary drinks.
Timely – When will I achieve this by? Schedule two hours a day for 10 days to gather
studies, create a table of links and write a 10-page
section that links childhood obesity to the
consumption of sugary drinks.
Time Management:
Evaluating Effective Work Days
● During what time of day are you most productive?
● During what time of day do you think most clearly/critically?
● What is your optimal work environment?
● Do you work best with music? People around you?
● How much time do you need to get into “the groove” or “the flow” of working?
● What most often distracts you?
● What are important rewards that fuel your work?
● What solutions might you be able to put in place when you face barriers or obstacles?

● What camp activities will you want to take advantage of? How will you work your writing in
around those?
Visualizing Your Time
● Create a timeline to outline goals for
o A large project
o A specific span of time (e.g., a semester)

● Pick a strategy that works best for you and make it something that you
see on a regular basis:
o Phone or paper calendar
o Whiteboard or bulletin board at home
o Reverse calendaring

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Creating Balance
● Write down the things that you want to do or accomplish.
○ Put on Post-Its in places where you can see them daily.
○ Keep a research/inspiration journal.
○ Keep a calendar.
○ Use the notes section of your phone.
○ Text yourself your goals for the day or week.

● Be intentional about building time for your personal life.

● Reward yourself, but also be honest and realistic.

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Writing Your Next Steps
● What are your top 2 priorities for this week?
○ What additional information do you need to find?
○ To move forward, who do you need to contact?
○ What resources do you need to locate?
○ What habit or activity will you add to your routine?
Goal Setting - Daily Ticket In
● What goal(s) do you have for yourself today?

● What resources will you use or do you need to support with to make
progress on these goal(s) today?

● What questions can we answer for you about the workshops offered
today or about resources you may need?

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Today’s Writing Prompt
● Describe your writing process.
● What have been your writing habits up until this point?
○ Do you plan? Are you spontaneous? Do you procrastinate? Do you
reward yourself? Do you write in a comfortable place?
● In the last week?
○ How much or how little have you progressed? What has contributed to
your progress, lack of progress?
● Since you determined a topic? Defended your thesis? Began writing this
chapter?
○ What has contributed to any strengths or weaknesses you've
experienced during the different phases of your degree? What has
fueled your success? What has hindered your efforts? Ask yourself:
"what do I need to be successful?"
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 All Day
Writing Time!

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Today’s Managing the Dissertation Writing Process

Schedule
4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon Check-In with Concierge Group

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