Rock Your Thesis 2: Starting to Write

The second in the three-part "Rock Your Thesis" series, this workshop will equip you with the skills you need to start writing a large academic writing project like a thesis, dissertation or dissertation proposal.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

The second in the three-part "Rock Your Thesis" series, this workshop will equip you with the skills you need to start writing a large academic writing project like a thesis, dissertation or dissertation proposal.  

This hands-on, interactive session has three key objectives: 

  • Practice identifying and articulating your research contribution with the CaRS Model.
  • Apply techniques for locating, selecting, and organizing literature that aligns with your research focus.
  • Develop your scholarly voice by practicing strategies for critically engaging with sources—through summary, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation.

This workshop is best suited for Master's and PhD students who have selected a research topic for their thesis or dissertation and are ready to write, or writing, the project proposal or the project itself.