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IAP 2010 Activities by Sponsor

Writing and Communication Center

Dissertation Writers Support Group
Steven Strang, Besty Fox
Thu Jan 7, 14, 21, 03:15-04:15pm, 12-132

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 06-Jan-2010
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)

Writing a thesis or dissertation can be daunting and frustrating if we try to "go it alone." These sessions will present an overview of the thesis-writing process, as well as tips for managing time and emotional stress. In addition, we will discuss the possibility of establishing one or more support groups for the Spring and beyond.
Contact: Steven Strang, 12-120, 253-4459, smstrang@mit.edu

Individual Consultations at the Writing and Communication Center
Steven Strang
Mon-Fri, Jan 4-8, 11-15, 19-22, 25-29, 10am-03:00pm, 12-132

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: none

The Writing Center's professional staff will offer free consultations on any communication issue (writing,speaking, presentation) including finding topics, generating ideas, improving grammar and stye, organizing documents, and using evidence. We can help with theses from any department, application essays, resumes, articles for publication, proposals,course papers. Practice your oral presentations,work on slide design, etc. Go to our online scheduler to schedule an appointment.
Web: http://humanistic.mit.edu/wcc/appointments
Contact: Steven Strang, 12-120, 253-4459, smstrang@mit.edu

MIT Writers' Group
Steven Strang
Wed Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, 12-01:00pm, 12-134

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Jan-2010
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none

Want to write but need some motivation or support? Join other writers to get advice about your own writing, to help other writers, or to get inspiration to write something to share with the group-any kind of writing is possible (e.g, fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction, course-specific assignments, theses, and professional projects).
Contact: Steven Strang, 12-120, 253-4459, smstrang@mit.edu


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Last update: 19 August 2010