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Scholarly Writing Supports for Researchers

…Proposal Book, shares insights into how to create and nurture peer writing groups. Designing your own Writing Community Guides for Starting your own Writing Community Faculty Writing Group Creation Guide, San Jose State University. Writing Retreat Facilitator’s Guide, University of Edinburgh., University of Edinburgh. Related Writing Strategies Critical Collaborative Communities: Academic Writing Partnerships, Groups, and Retreats, ed. Simmons and Singh (2019). Writing Field Notes and Using Them to Prompt Scholarly Writing, “International Journal of Qualitative…

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CRIS Faculty Book Proposal Studio

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
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CRIS Research Roundup Issue 197

…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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CRIS Faculty Book Proposal Studio 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…

June 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am to June 11, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
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Generative AI Considerations in Academic Research

…in Academic Writing University of Waterloo (2025, January 29). Researchers study the role of AI in academic writing Research from the University of Waterloo highlights AI’s potential to enhance academic writing and peer reviewing. AI-augmented abstracts were rated by experienced peer-reviewers as more honest and compelling than purely human-written ones. However, reviewers noted that content completely generated by AI often lacked human insight. The study emphasizes the need for a balance between AI and human…

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CRIS Research Roundup Issue 203

…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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CRIS Research Roundup Issue 210

…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…

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SSHRC Partnership Development Grants: Proposal Development Workshop (Sept. 21, 2021)

…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
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What I Wish I Knew: Book Proposals - May 02, 2023

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
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SSHRC Partnership Program Series

…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…

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