Few faculty members have the opportunity to reflect on the many roles that thesis and dissertation advisors play or to build skills around supporting students as disciplinary writers. This workshop gives suggestions for ways to make advising more pleasurable and productive. For information about bringing this and other workshops to your campus, go to http://www.scholar-studio.com/writing-consulting.html or email info@scholar-studio.com
4. Writing is a constellation of skills
that are necessary (though not
sufficient) for completing a
graduate degree.
Photo: Flickr Creative Commons user WOCintech Chat
5. You may find yourself thinking
graduate students should
already know how to write.
10. • Intellectual and
professional advisor
• Gatekeeper
• Feedback-giver
• Project coach
• Affective /
psychosocial support
(Deuchar 2008; Spillett & Moisiewicz 2004)
11. Which roles are you are most and
least comfortable playing?
Which roles do you feel your
advisees expect you to play?
Do you experience tension
between roles?
Investigate
See the Advising Reflection Worksheet
13. Learning to write as a
part of a discipline is
an iterative, long-
term process.
(Sundstrom 2014; Simpson 2012; Swales, 1990)
14. Students need
multiple points of
contact with writing
instruction and
support.
(Sundstrom 2014; Simpson 2012; Rose &
McClafferty 2001; Mullen 2001)
15. When we share the work of
teaching and supporting writing
throughout graduate education,
we reduce pressure on thesis
advising.
16. Collaborate with resources
across campus
• Writing center
• Learning resources center
• Student health and counseling center
• Professional development office
31. Use Jing or other screencapture software to give
oral feedback on texts.
Paste the Jing links into comments in Word.
The student gets a mini-video where you point
out and narrate textual issues.
47. Help students find external
structure and accountability:
• Agree on deadlines
• Use productivity technology
• Encourage peer support
• Connect with campus resources
50. Photos by me and by permission of the Flickr Creative Commons Commercial Attribution License.
THANK YOU
For information about talks and workshops
for graduate students and faculty:
scholar-studio.com/writing-consulting.html