DDGC Writing Support Group
In line with research that established best practices for academic writing productivity, DDGC piloted a virtual writing support group Summer 2018. The goal of the group was to organize a forum in which folx working in German Studies (and sibling disciplines) can support one another's research, share writing tips, discuss pitfalls, and thereby stimulate scholarly productivity. The setup was simple with the aim of producing big results: group members checked in twice each week (beginning and end of week). During the first check in, members articulate clear and measurable writing goals. During the second check in, members confirm if they met the goal, what went well, and what they hope to improve the following week. We use Slack, an online app/tool specifically designed for collaborative endeavors, to organize group communication.
Because the pilot group was a great success, we launched a regular writing support group, which will be held each semester (Fall, Summer, Spring). We are forming one group for Fall 2020. Below you can find out about the the group and how to sign up.
Writing Support Group
If you'd like to be part of the group, send an email to Ervin Malakaj (ervin.malakaj[at]ubc.ca). Ervin will be sure to send you instructions on how to join the digital platform. The dates for the group are August 31 - December 7, 2020 (15 weeks).
The Fall 2020 writing support group will feature a weekly "remote write on site." This virtual get-together will be hosted by Carol Anne Costabile-Heming and will provide structured writing in small groups to help with accountability.
Because the pilot group was a great success, we launched a regular writing support group, which will be held each semester (Fall, Summer, Spring). We are forming one group for Fall 2020. Below you can find out about the the group and how to sign up.
Writing Support Group
If you'd like to be part of the group, send an email to Ervin Malakaj (ervin.malakaj[at]ubc.ca). Ervin will be sure to send you instructions on how to join the digital platform. The dates for the group are August 31 - December 7, 2020 (15 weeks).
The Fall 2020 writing support group will feature a weekly "remote write on site." This virtual get-together will be hosted by Carol Anne Costabile-Heming and will provide structured writing in small groups to help with accountability.
DDGC Supports the Formation of Clusters of Writing Groups
The writing group brings scholars from different stages in their carrier together. As such, it is a great venue to connect with people and to engage in discussion about a fundamental component of intellectual work in the academy: writing. Currently, there is one group on the books. However, we recognize that not all spaces are made equal and that power informs all we do. One venue does not suffice in helping advance writing projects for folx who fundamentally don't feel welcome and safe in some spaces.
To this end, we will help facilitate the creation of additional groups. We will help set up the structure for the group and will help advertise for it. If you are willing and interested to start such a group with a specific focus on helping advance the writing of a target group of scholars in DDGC, please be in touch. If you are interested in such a group but can't serve as facilitator of the group, reach out anyway. We will work hard to make sure to connect you with others.
To this end, we will help facilitate the creation of additional groups. We will help set up the structure for the group and will help advertise for it. If you are willing and interested to start such a group with a specific focus on helping advance the writing of a target group of scholars in DDGC, please be in touch. If you are interested in such a group but can't serve as facilitator of the group, reach out anyway. We will work hard to make sure to connect you with others.
