The book proposal is the first step to securing your book’s publication. Join the CRIS Faculty Book Proposal Studio to jump start the proposal writing process in summer 2023. The online program draws on The Book Proposal Book (Portwood-Stacer, 2021). In sessions 1 and 3 we’ll be joined by UofT guest experts and acquiring editors who will share tips and their experience on Book Proposals. These short (~10 minute) ‘Spark Talks’ will animate our group…
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…Faculty Book Proposal Studio to jump start the proposal writing process this summer. The online program draws on The Book Proposal Book (Portwood-Stacer, 2021). Three University Press acquisition editors will join throughout the program to give ‘Spark Talks’. These short (~10 minute) ‘Spark Talks’ will animate our group discussions and offer insight into disciplinary conventions in publishing. The second hour of the sessions is dedicated to co-writing time. The application deadline is May 10, 2024….
…months. The book manuscript can be single or co-authored. Please note, faculty engaged in co-writing or editing a book proposal are welcome either with their co-author or can participate independently. Key Benefits: 1. Produce a submission ready book proposal packet 2. Build and sustaining writing as a process over time 3. Hone and clarify book proposal components 4. Gain supportive group accountability to counteract the isolation of writing 5. Develop strategies for giving engaged, useful…
…15, 2025. Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS) Writing Groups Original Communication — SURGE: UTM’s Research Newsletter Planning to make progress on your writing projects this summer? Join this focused co-writing sessions — open to U of T faculty, CLTAs, research associates, postdocs, and graduate students. Sessions are available both virtually and in person. New Writing Supports for Tri-Agency Funding: Strategic Grant Writing Team (SGWT) Original Communication – Research alerts: June 26, 2025 Information about eligibility…
…generative AI tools in scientific research. More than half of the respondents believe AI outperforms humans in tasks like summarizing research findings and detecting errors. However, only 45% of the researchers have used AI tools in their work, mostly for tasks related to writing and preparing manuscripts. The article highlights the imminent integration of AI in research and the need for support to navigate its possibilities. Researchers Study the Role of AI in Academic Writing…
…CDRS Newsletter: May 14, 2024 CDRS will be hosting their Summer Writing Retreat at CDRS (MN3230) on June 17, 18, and 19 from 9:30am-3:30pm daily! Each day will start with some reflection and writing prompts, followed by free writing time. This will be a time to disconnect from distractions and focus on your upcoming writing projects. You are welcome to bring articles, books, book proposals, grant applications, and any other piece of writing that you…
…a cohort-based program supporting faculty writing. In this program, each week has a 1 hour facilitated session paired with a 1 hour co-writing session to push your scholarly writing, editing, and revising forward. By the end of the 12 weeks, you’ll have a complete article ready for submission. Please register your interest by August 2nd, 2024. Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners Announcements Call for Quantum Projects: Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2025 Original Communication…
…faculty and staff will provide hands-on learning and advice about the review process and on specific sections of the PDG proposal. Attendees will benefit from tools and templates to use in their own writing._x000D_ Part 1 (9:30am-10:25am):_x000D_ • Faculty advice on proposal evaluation from a former member of a SSHRC adjudication committee (Professor Sara Grimes)._x000D_ • RSO advice on composing a strong budget and partner letters (Sarah Scott)._x000D_ Part 2 (10:30am-11:25pm):_x000D_ • Strategies for preparing…
In this new webinar that is part of CRIS’ popular Book Publishing Series (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/book-publishing-series/), published faculty authors discuss their experiences in developing, writing, and submitting their book proposals. The faculty panelists will reflect on the role their proposals had in securing their publishing agreements and what they will do in the future when crafting and editing their book proposals. This session will explore lessons learned, be it their first or fourth book, monograph or an…
…and proposal content, proposal adjudication and evaluation, and offer specific advice for writing and refining a Partnership Grant proposal. Date: Nov. 2, 2021, 9:30-11:30 a.m. SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants In this session, faculty and staff will provide an overview of the Partnership Engage Grant Program, share insights on key elements of competitive proposals, and share resources and strategies for successful proposal planning and development. The session will feature a panel of University of Toronto researchers…