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Rationale
The goal of this structured writing retreat is to provide dedicated time and space for academic writing (papers, methods sections, grant proposals etc.) in a supportive and motivating environment. Because of the current situation, we will be in different locations. However, we will have a virtual zoom-room, hosted by Romi Zaeske, via which participants will stay connected throughout.
According to research (adapted from Murray & Newton, 2009), writing retreats work best when you:
- Focus exclusively on writing
- Do not to use internet (switch off Email)
- Decide on a writing project and do reading and other preparation beforehand
- Define specific and realistic writing goals and sub-goals for each of the writing slots of the day, i.e. sections of a paper or chapter, number of words
- Take stock of your achievements towards these goals throughout the day
- Discuss your writing-in-progress during breaks to gain mutual peer support
What to prepare
- Decide on a writing project (in coordination with your supervisor or co-authors)
- Plan realistically (considering that the actual time for writing is 27 hrs overall)
- Do as much reading and preparation as you can before the actual retreat
- Have all necessary files and software available
- Make sure you are in a quiet working environment
- Take care for refreshments and food for (lunch) breaks
Retreat Programme
For the detailed programme, please contact Romi Zaeske (romi.zaeske@uni-jena.de).
Further reading
Murray and Newton (2009) Writing retreat as structured intervention: Margin or mainstream? Higher Education Research and Development: 28:5(527 – 39). |
