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Dissertation Writing Support Program

Dissertation Writing Support Program

Once you register, you will receive updates about future events and encouragement letters on writing from the DWSP planning committee. 

Everyone is encouraged to fill out this 10 minute survey, even if you are not planning on attending DWSP events. This survey addresses challenges and concerns that any student working on their thesis or dissertation may have, and will be taken into account by all offices involved, for future implementation in services provided to students.

About the 2024-26 Dissertation Writing Support Program

After receiving the Konneker Grant, the Dissertation Writing Retreat Planning Committee, comprised of Thesis and Dissertation Services, the Graduate College, University Libraries, the Writing Commons via the Academic Achievement Center (AAC), and Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics (IEA), have decided to revamp the former retreat into a year long support community for graduate and undergraduate writers all over campus.

Overview of Summer Writing Group Meetings

  • Tuesday Online Writing Group Days - Fall 2025

    Join us for dedicated writing time and community support during our Tuesday Virtual Writing Group sessions this summer. These sessions are open to all graduate and HTC students working on theses or dissertations. Please note that Alden Learning Lab 251 is reserved for quiet writing time every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the fall semester. The room is typically locked, but you can ask at the library front desk for the key if you need access.

    DWSP Tuesday Afternoon Virtual Writing Group – Fall 2025

    Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m. EST
    Dates:

    • Aug. 5, 12, 19
    • Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    • Oct. 7, 21, 28
    • Nov. 4, 11, 18
    • Dec. 2, 9, 16

    Note: There will be no meetings on our designated Rest and Recuperate Days:

    • End of Summer: Aug. 26
    • Fall Break: Oct. 14
    • Thanksgiving Week: Nov. 25
    • Christmas Break: Dec. 23

    These are structured writing sessions where you will write in a timed manner alongside your DWSP peers. Here is an overview of the virtual group structure:

    • 1:00-1:20 PM - Check-In / Writing Meditation
    • 1:20-2:00 PM - Pre-Writing / Setting up for Success
    • 2:00-3:00 PM - Quiet Writing
    • 3:00-3:10 PM - Break
    • 3:10-3:40 PM - Quiet Writing
    • 3:40-4:00 PM - Closing / Gratitude Practice

    Details to Join:

    • Meeting ID: 241 493 124 465
    • Passcode: KBAYG4

DWSP Events

 

Questions?

Contact dwsp@ohio.edu.