GSA - Writing Techniques for Graduate Students & Selecting a Dissertation Topic

Full Session: Concurrent Session

Short Description

What's the difference between personal writing, technical writing, and academic writing? How do style and grammar differ based upon audience? Does a target journal really matter? Are you finding it difficult to narrow down a dissertation topic? The questions graduate students face when attempting to write academically can feel daunting. Join us for practical advice on how to approach the challenge of writing and proactive steps that you can take to select a topic that will be valuable to the field and rewarding to pursue.

Sub Unit

• AECT

Facilitator

• Xiaokai Jia, Indiana University

Presenters

• Scott Warren, University of North Texas

• John Curry, Morehead State University

• Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech

• Marshall G. Jones, Winthrop University