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Need dedicated writing time this summer? Writing alongside others can provide accountability, motivation, and a sense of community, especially when tackling large or complex projects. This full-day retreat provides a structured, supportive environment where participants can focus on their writing, make meaningful progress, and connect with fellow writers.

The library and the Writing Center are teaming up to provide a unique opportunity for both a structured space to write and optional breakout sessions with librarians and Writing Center staff focused on key elements of scholarly writing and publishing. These sessions do not contain writing instruction, but instead offer a space to sit, concentrate, and write.

Free for all UConn graduate students, postdocs, staff, and faculty

Activities

9:30 - Coffee and refreshments and arrival
10:00-10:30 - Welcome & Introduction with UConn Library & Writing Center staff
10:30-12:00 - Writing Block 1

11:00 - Breakout Session 1 - Starting a Writing Group
11:30 - Breakout Session 2 - Citation Management Tools

12:00-1:00: Lunch & social
1:00-3:30 - Writing Block 2

1:00 - Breakout Session 3 - Research Writing for the Sciences
2:00 - Breakout Session 4 - Navigating Copyright & Access Questions
3:00 - Breakout Session 5 - Selecting the Right Journal for Your Scholarship