Thesis Writing Retreat

Completing a thesis is easier when following a regular schedule and becoming a member of a supportive writing group. Groups keep writers accountable and foster community. With this in mind, the Writing Centre and School of Graduate Studies are pleased to host a 5-day Thesis Retreat for graduate students from August 12-16, 2024. If you are looking for distraction-free time to work and can commit to 5 days of consistent writing, then this group is for you! 

What happens at the Retreat?

The retreat is designed to maximize independent writing time. Depending on the day’s schedule, this will be 5-6 hours per day.

Any student registered in a masters or doctorate program may join; however, this program will be the most useful for students who have completed their research and have already begun writing their thesis. 

Students who are still in the early stages of their projects or who are seeking instruction on how to complete specific project-related tasks or improve their academic writing skills may be better served by contacting the Writing Centre directly to sign up for one-on-one tutoring. 

All students are encouraged to meet with their supervisors prior to attending to establish goals for their retreat. 

If you have any questions, please contact the event facilitator directly (Jacinda Sinclair, jmsinclair@mun.ca) or the Writing Centre (writing@mun.ca).

Dates/Time

Monday, August 12, 2024 - Friday, August 16, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT)

Participants are expected to come for five full days. 

Students who know they will only be able to attend some meetings or a partial number of hours per day should contact the facilitator before registering to determine if an accommodation can be made. Accommodations may be granted for students who can demonstrate need (e.g., childcare responsibilities, conflicting work schedules, etc.).

Mode

  • In-person at the St. John’s Campus for students in the St. John's Metro Area. The specific building and room number will be announced closer to the date. 

  • Online via WebEx for students outside the St. John’s Metro Area.

Registration

If registration is full, please use the waitlist link. You will be contacted if a space then becomes available. Do not register using the other link if your preferred mode is full (i.e., do not register online if you would like to come in-person).

Students who submit incomplete forms or inconsistent responses (e.g., indicating  you would like to come to take writing classes) may be contacted to confirm their intention or have their registration removed.

The event facilitator will take attendance on the first day. Students who are absent and have not arranged for accommodations may forfeit their place. Students who miss more than one day thereafter without accommodation may also forfeit their place.