Dissertation writing workshop

*Practical Strategies *
*For Writing a Dissertation - A pragmatic seminar for graduate students in all disciplines*

*Saturday, February 3, 2007*
*12:30-5pm*
*2 Wellman Hall*

Need help tackling the dissertation? Feel overwhelmed by the scope and structure of your
project? *Dr.* *Dorothy Duff Brown*, Director of Jaynes Street Associates in Berkeley has
over 29 years of experience in writing consultation and will share strategies for writing the
dissertation. Questions addressed include:

   * *Criteria for Your Work*
         o How to work strategically � not just expend lots of time and
           effort

   * *Time Management for Scholars *
         o how to keep writing without feeling overwhelmed and how to
           maintain your momentum

   * *The Material Representation of Ideas *
         o how to transition from data collection and reading to
           writing - and how to know when to stop

   * *Effective Communication with Your Committee About Your Work*
         o How to get practical and useful feedback from your committee
           in a timely manner

*Please register at:* (url to be added)

*Sponsored by Office of Graduate Studies(Professional Development Series),
French & Italian, English, Comparative Literature, and the Music Department*