UMBC’s grad students stated that they enjoyed the Dissertation House experience and were pleased with their progress. The week included discussions by the counseling center, an elevator pitch exercise, a writing exercise, and mini-lectures on organization and working with your advisor. The next Dissertation House will be held at the University of Maryland College Park from tomorrow until Friday.
Successful Dissertation House at UMBC. College Park’s DH starts tomorrow.
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Good morning everyone!!
I will be working on making recommendations during proposal defense. I will be finding articles on funds of knowledge and updating state data from the Pew. I will also be following up with my PI regarding IRB.
Have a productive day everyone!
What is dissertation house?
The Dissertation House program is an intensive writing retreat designed to help graduate students overcome the barriers that often impede progress on their dissertations. Developed by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the program provides a supportive and structured environment where students can focus on their writing, receive feedback, and learn effective time management and goal-setting strategies. Over several days, students work in groups, participate in workshops, and receive coaching from experienced facilitators. The Dissertation House program has been highly successful in helping students make significant progress on their dissertations. It is widely regarded as a valuable resource for graduate students seeking to complete their degrees.
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