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nexus, n. 1. a. A bond, link, or junction; a means of connection between things or parts; (also) the state of being connected or linked.*
The Graduate School Writer's Nexus: a means of connecting our graduate students to resources and support for their dissertation and thesis writing.
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Dissertating from a Distance?
If life has taken you away from campus for the summer or for longer, these resources may help you stay on track and feel connected with other dissertation writers:
PhinisheD: Billed as "a discussion and support group for those trying to finish their dissertations and theses, and those who have been there," this site has loads of resources. Includes a virtual retreat section in the forums (requires log on). Not affiliated with UMN.
Gradshare is a new, free networking site where graduate students from all over the U.S. and abroad can answer each other's questions, or have a look at advice provided in Gradshare's experts section. Gradshare is operated by Proquest, a company that also provides databases for libraries and content such as historical newspapers and dissertations.
Video Seminars from the University of Georgia Graduate School: Although some of the information is directed specifically at UGA students, these videos are a great resource for those who can't make it to professional development seminars here at UMN. Among the videos is Dissertation Therapy: Finding Ways to Complete Your Graduate Program. Can't play a video? The UGA page provides links to video players if you need to download them.
All-But Dissertation Survival Guide: A monthly e-newsletter for dissertation writers. Not affiliated with UMN.
Mary McKinney's Successful Academic E-Newsletter: Advice for graduate students and new faculty from a dissertation coach who's also a clinical psychologist. Not affiliated with UMN.
Look for Dissertation-Writing Seminars in 2009-2010
Consider enrolling in one of these interdisciplinary dissertation-writing seminars sponsored by the Graduate School and taught by talented UMN faculty:
What is a Dissertation-Writing Seminar Really Like?
This glimpse into an interdisciplinary dissertation-writing seminar might just inspire you to sign up for a seminar yourself in 2009-2010.
Dissertation Templates
Did you come here looking for the Graduate School's dissertation templates? They're for students using Microsoft Word or LaTex.
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