FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO TAKE BETTER ADVANTAGE OF THE WRITING DAY:

1) CONSULT THE SCHEDULE, THE DATES AND LOCATION​


Tuesday, December 5
Salle Transcontinental, 3e étage, section verte du bâtiment Côte-Sainte-Catherine.
501 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H2Z 1Z5

Schedule:
  • 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM: Breakfast provided
  • 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM: Introduction
  • 9:35 AM to 10:00 AM: 30min of writing
  • 10:10 PM to 12:00 PM: Second work session (2 x 50 minutes of work + breaks)
  • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Lunch provided
  • 1:10 PM to 4:00 PM : Third work session (3 x 50 minutes of work + breaks)
  • 4:10 PM to 4:35 PM : 30min of writing
  • 4:35 to 5:00 PM : Review of the day


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* To find out more about the adaptation of the Pomodoro technique by Thèsez-vous, it's here: https://www.thesez-vous.com/technique-pomodoro.html (in French).

2) PLAN YOUR DISCONNECTION FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY AND WELL-BEING​

To ensure an ideal writing environment, we recommend that you turn off your notifications during the retreat. If you want, you can schedule an automatic out-of-office email. Here is an example to inspire you.
Hello,

I wish to inform you that I am participating in a writing retreat for the whole day of (day, month, year)
and that I cannot answer my emails during this short period.
I will answer you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.
Tips:
1. If you tend to be very present on social networks, why not announce that you are on Thèsez-vous writing retreat for the day using the hashtags #WeAreWriting #Thèsezvous. Announcing your engagement "publicly" can help support your disconnection for the day.
 
2. During writing periods, we recommend that you keep your cell phone out of reach.

3) PREPARE YOUR SMART OBJECTIVES​ 📝

To know more about SMART objectives adapted to academic writing, visit this page (it's only in French for now but we're working on translating it). We will talk about SMART objectives during the first session.

During the cohort, we will be using a common board for our objectives. You'll be able to add and move your objectives on the board at anytime during each session. We will use this common Kanban objectives board: postit.colibris-outilslibres.org/ceriumh22

4) PACK YOUR BAG​ 🧳 

AIMS OF THE WRITING DAY:
  1. Progressing in the writing of one's dissertation, thesis, or any academic written production, based on realistic personal objectives;
  2. Identifying the conditions that foster one's writing;
  3. Breaking the feeling of isolation.
HERE'S WHAT TO BRING FOR THE WRITING DAY:
  1. Laptop, tablet, charger, laptop stand, external keyboard, and mouse;
  2. Reference books;
  3. Pencils, sheets, notebook;
  4. Articles to read, printed or already saved on your laptop or USB drive;
    Music and earphones (if needed);
  5. Comfortable clothing;

GOOD WRITING!​ 🍅