Summer Writing and Research Program

Monday through Friday
June 17-July 31, 2024

We know that completing your thesis, dissertation or research is important to you. We also know that it can be an isolating and overwhelming process. Our 2024 Summer Writing and Research Program will help you reach your goals. Using video and chat features, we'll support your research and writing by providing:

  • Presentations: 45-minute lunchtime brown bags on writing, research and aspects of graduate school.
  • Writing Groups: A daily morning writing group to start each day strong plus smaller groups to maximize your weekly output with accountability partners at a time that works for you.
  • Writing Support: Guidance and 1-on-1 attention from writing consultants who care about your success.
  • Collaboration: Opportunities to interact with peers on similar research journeys.

online registration

Needed Materials

  • Internet access.
  • Microsoft Teams (we'll send you a link when you register).
  • Laptop, tablet or other device.
  • Materials to work on during study and feedback sessions.

Schedule

Activities are offered on Monday through Thursday from June 17 to July 31, 2024. You can attend any or all activities.

Daily Schedule

Time Activity
9-11 a.m. Starting Strong workgroup
12:45-1:30 p.m. Brownbag presentation
TBD Small writing groups

Presentation Topics

Week Topic
One
  • Monday, June 17: Time Management and Goal-setting Over Summer
  • Tuesday, June 18: Basics of a Thesis/Dissertation
  • Wednesday, June 19: University closure
  •  Thursday, June 20: Understanding the Thesis/Dissertation Process

 
Two
  • Monday, June 24: Appointments with the UWC
  • Tuesday, June 25: Using Databases Effectively
  • Wednesday, June 26: Introductions and Conclusions
  • Thursday, June 27: Candidacy Exams
Three
  • Monday, July 1: Using Google Scholar Effectively
  • Tuesday, July 2: Accessing Library Resources
  • Wednesday, July 3: Generative AI Like Chat GPT
  • Thursday, July 4: University closure
Four
  • Monday, July 8: Reference Management Systems I
  • Tuesday, July 9: Literature Reviews: What They Are
  • Wednesday, July 10: Literature Reviews: Tricks for Writing One
  • Thursday, July 11: Proposing Your Project
Five
  • Monday, July 15: Reference Management Systems II
  • Tuesday, July 16: Writing a Methodology
  • Wednesday, July 17: Power of a Paragraph
  • Thursday, July 18: Working with a Committee
Six
  • Monday, July 22: Plagiarism
  • Tuesday, July 23: Organizing/Analyzing Data
  • Wednesday, July 24: Writing about Data/Results
  • Thursday, July 25: Delivering a Defense
Seven
  • Monday, July 29: Balancing Work and Life
  • Tuesday, August July 30: Writing a Conclusion, Implications, etc.
  • Wednesday, July 31: Documentation (APA)

Contact Us

Huskie Academic Success Center
Academic Coaching – FO 152
Supplemental Instruction – FO 260
Tutoring – FO 260
University Writing Center – FO 152
815-753-6636
hasc@niu.edu

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