Technology Use for Developing a Writing Plan
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The document discusses the importance of planning in postgraduate education, particularly for dissertation and thesis writing, emphasizing tools, timetables, and methodologies. It outlines strategies for overcoming obstacles and enhancing creativity, including using technology like mindmaps and writing software. The agenda includes upcoming webinars and group sessions focused on various aspects of thesis development and motivation.
Technology Use for Developing a Writing Plan
- 1. Exploiting Rapid Change in Technology Enhanced Learning … for Post Graduate Education Using Technology to Develop and Implement a Writing Plan
- 2. Quotes “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
- 3. Agenda: 4 Discussions 1. Why plan? What bogs you down when you think of planning your dissertation or thesis writing? 1. tools 2. Chunks and timetables 1. Mindmaps and backward aps 3. Plotting it out – tools to consider 1. Scrivner 2. Post it notes 3. Word – document map/navigation pane 4. DN writing tools
- 4. Two themes that ran through participants’ analyses of their experiences in their graduate program: 1. the new, and 2. the unexpected Preparing for and overcoming obstacles in design, writing, comprehensive exams, and working on the final thesis or project. (Williams, C., 2012). Why Plan? RESEARCH INTO STUDENT SUCCESS
- 5. Phase Two: Chunks and Timetables 1. What order will you write in? 1. Consider methodology first 2. Literature has to lead your reader to your study as it is outlined in your lit. 3. Doing one last avoids redundancy 2. Backwards map each 3. Lay them out with the help of your models 4. Work it like a project – like something you read? Copying language is not plagiarizing ideas. 5. Keep a work journal 6. Goals and due dates every section -
- 6. Tools and Technology to CheckoutThe Basics Everyone Needs 1. Mindmaps 2. Dragon 3. Grammarly 4. Scrivener 5. Evernote 1. http://connectedresearchers.com/onli ne-tools-for-researchers/#write
- 7. How to Stay Creative Nothing stalls creativity and output like…. Stalling out • Groups work • Or a writing buddy’ • Or a coach
- 8. Plan for Review - Be good at version control – know how to comment and use track changes
- 9. The Dragon You Need to Plan For
- 10. What’s Up at DoctoralNet? 1. Fridays – quick technology examples per topic: Nov 11th 7. what goes where tools Nov 18th 8. keep your motivation up Dec 3rd 9. tools for data collection 2. Webinars through December – Phase 1, 2, and 3, covered each month 1. November 8th – What Goes Where: The Purpose of Each Chapter 2. November 22nd – Doctoral socialization: What are you missing and why should you care? 3. November 29th – Discussing Your Findings: A Qualitative Case Study 4. December 6th – Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks 5. December 13th - Organization for 2017: Moving Your Thesis Forward 6. December 14th LET’S PARTY! 3. Groups! – alternate Tuesdays – Read Listen Comment (Improve Your Writing & 4 Lingerers (Get Your Thesis Moving Again)