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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…

June 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am to June 15, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Research Roundup
Research Roundup

…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….

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…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…

June 11 2024 @ 10:00 am to June 11 2024 @ 12:00 pm
Research Roundup
Research Roundup

…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…

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Find resources for creating or building a community research partnership

…Northern Oral Language and Writing through Play (NOW Play) project (SSHRC funded) U of T News, Aug. 2020 Project website Connaught Community Partnerships Research Program 2020 – Awards for Researchers U of T Celebrates, Oct. 2020 International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience brings together over fifty academic and community partners from Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. The Family Camera was a collaborative, community-based project at the intersection of photography and…

Research Roundup
Research Roundup

…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…

September 21, 2021 @ 1:30 pm to September 21, 2021 @ 3:30 pm

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…

May 2, 2023 @ 10:30 am to May 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

…provide hands-on learning and advice about the review process and on specific sections of the PDG proposal._x000D_ _x000D_ Part 1:_x000D_ _x000D_ • Faculty advice on proposal evaluation from a former member of a SSHRC adjudication committee and a successful applicant (Professor Elspeth Brown)._x000D_ _x000D_ • RSO advice on composing a strong budget and partner letters (Mark Bold)._x000D_ _x000D_ Part 2:_x000D_ _x000D_ • Strategies for preparing the written sections of the PDG application: Editorial and Proposal

July 28, 2023 @ 9:30 am to July 28, 2023 @ 11:30 am
Past Event
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…and staff will provide information and advice about the review process and on specific sections of the PG proposal. Attendees will benefit from tools and templates to use in their own writing. The session will include: • Faculty advice on proposal evaluation from a former member of a SSHRC adjudication committee • Advice on writing to address Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considerations • Strategies for preparing the narrative sections of the proposal • Advice on…

November 2, 2021 @ 1:30 pm to November 2, 2021 @ 3:30 pm
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