Dissertation Boot Camp

The Graduate College along with the University Libraries and the Learning Commons will host a Thesis and Dissertation bootcamp March 21-22, 2025. It will be held on the first floor of the library in the Pallister room next to room 142. Make sure to walk past the elevators and head to the right to find the room. Snacks and lunch on Saturday will be provided. You must sign up to participate. Please sign up by March 14, 2025 to make sure there is a lunch available for you on Saturday. We encourage all graduate students from all disciplines at various stages of the dissertation process to attend. Attendance will be capped at 30 students to receive lunch and you must attend both days for lunch to be included.

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Use a computer
Find a quiet place away from distractions
Discover the Graduate College expectations
Learn about library resources

Boot Camp Schedule

Friday, March 21, 2025

Time	Event	What Will Happen
4:00 PM	Introductions	Meet peers, meet team, go over schedule. Hand out Graduate College materials.
4:15 PM-4:45 PM	Learning Commons	Managing the writing
4:50 PM-5:00 PM	Library Services	Copyright and creative commons
5:00 PM-5:45 PM	Library Services	How to write a literature review
5:45 PM-6:00 PM	Break	Snacks are available
6:00 PM-6:30 PM	OhioLINK	Find 3 publications in your field
6:30 PM-7:00 PM	Open Work Time

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time	Event	What Will Happen
10:15 AM-11:00 AM	Citation Tracking and Library Searches	Google Scholar and Summon
11:00 AM-11:30 AM	ProQuest	Find 3 publications in your field
11:30 AM-12:30 PM	Mindfulness	Discuss mental health and taking care of yourself while owrking on your dissertation
12:30 PM-1:00 PM	Lunch	Food provided
1:00 PM-1:30 PM	Permissions	Your previously publshed articles (other authors, the journal) and embargos
1:30 PM-4:00 PM	Open Work Time
4:00 PM	Submit Survey

Updated: 11/21/2025 12:11PM