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Thesis Writers Anonymous

Thesis Writers Anonymous. This group is confidential. Today’s Agenda:. Introductions Tricks & tips – time management Conversation. Long-term projects require backwards planning. . GOAL. Now. Job search Thesis. Create a realistic timeline to control what you can.

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Thesis Writers Anonymous

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  1. Thesis Writers Anonymous

  2. This group is confidential.

  3. Today’s Agenda: • Introductions • Tricks & tips – time management • Conversation

  4. Long-term projects require backwards planning. GOAL Now • Job search • Thesis

  5. Create a realistic timeline to control what you can. • Include prior commitments • Leave a buffer time for the unexpected • Be honest about your pace and focus • Consider R&R time in between chapters

  6. Plan your writing process to match your personality. • Work space • Pre-writing routine • Breaks/exercise • Managing distractions • Ideal working time • Food/beverage in-take • Support /rest time

  7. Create a daily schedule. • When you make a schedule, you have more time than you think! • Stress is reduced when concrete plans are made. • You are in control.

  8. Use your support network. • Make time for the people and activities that replenish you. • Minimize negative influences and “energy vacuums” when you write.

  9. Questions for discussion: • How do you know when you’re ready to start writing a chapter? What do you do to prepare? • How do you manage distractions? What are your biggest distractions. • What is your greatest time management challenge? How can we help you? • What’s your “best case scenario” timeline for finishing?

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