Perfectly Imperfect Writing Practices for your Thesis: Exploring alternative methods for writing the PhD thesis

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Workshop overview

This workshop explores alternative practices for writing the PhD thesis that honours individuals’ best working/writing habits and their diverse life and work experiences.

We will work from the premise that there is no single ‘correct’ way to plan for, structure and write the thesis. Instead, this session encourages students to explore the most useful and effective ways of writing up and communicating their unique research topic, while still meeting the standards and requirements of doctoral research.

Some of the issues covered in the workshop include:

· How to create and start with early writing practices

· Planning and writing across the duration of the PhD, including developing regular supportive writing rituals (e.g. research journalling)

· How to not write to a rigid plan or structure – and do it effectively

· Allowing the writing and data to guide the shape and narrative of the thesis

Note: Although the writing approaches discussed in this training can be helpful for PGRs across all disciplines, some practices and perspectives may be more relevant and

Registration details

Booking deadline: 4 working days prior.

Use the Book Now button to register your attendance. Once registered, you will receive an automatic email confirming your place. Please make a note of the date and time to your diary.

A link to join the session online will be sent to you via email a few days prior to the session.

If the session is fully booked, please contact dta@unialliance.ac.uk to have your name added to the waitlist.

Please note: registration via this website is only for current DTA researchers and DTA alumni. If you register via the site and are not a DTA researcher or alumni, your booking will be cancelled.