Just as there is no one way to work through your writing process, there is no one way to revise or edit your drafts. In long-form writing it is important to think through the structure, logic and flow of your document. On this page you will find external resources to help you move through the […]
Understanding how to structure your dissertation requires an understanding of disciplinary expectations in your field. On this page you will find external resources that provide advice and examples of how to structure your overall dissertation as well as individual chapters. Start by accessing The Faculty of Graduate Studies Electronic Theses and Dissertations link, as it […]
Graduate students are often unprepared for the sense of isolation and feelings of insecurity that can accompany the process of completing a dissertation and lead to extended periods of procrastination. Participating in graduate writing groups can help you develop a sense of community, and the timed writing activities they involve can help you overcome your […]
Dissertation writers often need to try different strategies to kickstart their writing, see their work from different angles, or move their writing in different directions. It's not uncommon to find yourself drawing a blank when you think about what you want to say or how your argument holds together, so expanding how you think about […]
For many graduate students, one of the most daunting aspects of the dissertation process is the prospect of the “viva voce” – the public defense that is required to achieve your graduate degree. This defense is considered by many as a high stakes endeavour in a high-pressure environment, that often evokes feelings of anticipatory anxiety […]
Professionization can be one of the most intimidating aspects of participating in academia. Writing conference abstracts or writing for publication may feel daunting, but presenting your research to fellow academics or to professional audiences can help you find your academic community and build your academic identity. Professional development can also help you with planning, development, […]
Integrating literature into a thesis, whether as a stand-along chapter or throughout the project can be challenging for graduate students struggling to find their position within a wide-ranging academic debate. This page includes external resources that will help you get started on writing a literature review for a dissertation, for an article, or for a […]
One of the most challenging aspects of graduate school is trying to secure internal and external funding for your research. The process of applying for grants, scholarships, fellowships and other financial support can seem overwhelming and it’s common for graduate students to not know where to begin. The resources provided on this page will help […]
PHD Writers: Fall into Writing with the PHD Café! Working on a PhD dissertation this Summer? Join a community of fellow PhD writers! The Writing Centre’s graduate writing specialist will help you focus, goal set, project-manage, stick to a timeline, collaborate with committee members and connect with peers. The PhD Café is free to 91ɫ […]
A guide for graduate supervisors, committee members and students Writing is central to graduate success, but it is not a solo journey. The myth of the writer as working alone in a room with their pen, their typewriter, or currently, their laptop is both remarkably prevalent and markedly false. Writing, especially at the graduate level, is a […]