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Dissertation Writers Resources

A list of resources for Dissertation Writers at all stages, based upon the workshops and materials from the Dissertation Writers Retreat.

2025 Summer DWR

We will upload session recordings from the 2025 Summer DWR as they become available!

Slides

Day 1, Session 1: Formatting for Dissertation Submission, Beverly McPhail & Mocha Hunter
PowerPoint slides from the Graduate School.
Day 1, Session 2: Creating a Writing Plan, Dr. Meredith Boulden
PDF slides from the Communication and Writing Services at CASA.
Day 2, Session 1: Developing Your Brand Through Scholarly Communication, Dr. Kenneth Haggerty
PowerPoint slides from the University Libraries.
Day 2, Session 2: Access/Embargoes and Your Dissertation, Elizabeth McDonald
PowerPoint slides from the University Libraries.
Day 3, Session 1: Preparing for Your Defense, Carl Hill
PowerPoint slides from the Communication and Writing Services at CASA.
Day 3, Session 2: Search the Stacks - Serendipity in the Library, Brannen Varner and Tiffany Day
PDF slides from the University Libraries.

Materials

Day 1, Session 2: Writing Plan Trackers
PDFs of habit trackers, time trackers, a writing process map, and more.
Evidence Table Template
By Professor Geater (Nursing).