Structured Writing Accountability Groups: Winter 2020 Application

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This program is open to all graduate and professional school students and postdocs who are working on a major writing project (e.g. dissertation chapter or proposal, journal article, thesis, etc.; however, completing short-term assignments is not ideal for this program). Please be aware that the objectives and activities are tailored to the experiences of people from racial/ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds historically excluded in higher education.

Structured Writing Accountability Groups (SWAG), Winter
January 17-March 7

SWAG
January 17-March 7: Each Friday co-working session lasts for 4 hours and will consist of goal-setting, focused writing time, and communal lunch. By the end of the sessions, you'll have developed an awareness of your writing process and made measurable progress toward your writing goals—all within an encouraging community of writers. There will be three instructive workshops throughout the quarter, focusing on strategies to improve your writing process and techniques to maintain your commitment to writing practice. Please note that this opportunity is intended to support your writing process and productivity, not the content and mechanics of writing.

To participate, it is preferable that you can attend *all* sessions. Please indicate any extenuating circumstances in the application.

These programs are co-sponsored by the Office of Student Support Services, UChicagoGRAD, and the Writing Program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, January 5 at 11:59 pm CST

Name *

UChicago e-mail address *

Division or School *

Program of Study *

Degree Sought *

Year in Program *

Please indicate your preference for the time of your Friday SWAG sessions? (note: we are only able to accommodate both time options if enough writers indicate interest) *

9 AM - 1 PM (3 hour writing block followed by a 1 hour community lunch or instructive workshop)

12 PM - 4 PM (1 hour community lunch or instructive workshop followed by a 3 hour writing block)

Are you able to commit to attending *all* Friday SWAG sessions (January 17-March 7) *

Yes

If unable to commit to the full schedule of events, please specify the exceptions and reasons. *

Please let us know if you have any of the following dietary restrictions (note: we will accommodate for dietary restrictions and allergies to the best of our caterer's ability)

Vegetarian

Vegan

Kosher

Halal

Gluten-free

Dairy-free

Nut allergy

Other food allergies

Please let us know if you require accommodation (including materials or other resources) to fully participate in this programming.

Please describe the writing project(s) on which you will focus for this program, including your specific goals and project timeline. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and assigned SWAG group. *

Please share a statement describing your need for greater structure and accountability in your writing process (100 word minimum). *

Please share a statement describing how you hope a writing community will enable you to meet your writing goals (100 word minimum) *

Have you participated in InkWell Writing Retreats previously? *

Yes

Have you participated in SWAG previously? *

Yes

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