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Writing Interest Group 2026
2026 Writing Group Calendar (subject to change) - Saturdays at 10am-11.30am
Fourth Saturdays January-September and third Saturdays Oct & Nov
January 24th:
Using Asana or a project management tool to organize research and writing (Chelley) - discussion for other methods of organization, tracking progress, and motivation. Seat time. Using timers and trackersFebruary 28th:
Images and presentation: How to format images in Word (Sue Fowler), best photos to pick, sizing, dpi, and copyright and use issues - which types of images to use, cover photos - how to make it more interesting without pictures? Using SnagIt. (Group discussion)March 28th:
Choosing and Using Images (brief group discussion)
Check in on 2026 Writing Goals
Giving constructive feedback (brief review/presentation)
Review of work, group discussion around writing, and project challenges
April 25th: Purpose and Audience (Jay Fonkert)
There are many different ways to approach writing and presentation of research. In this session, Jay Fonkert will remind us of the process and practice of writing, setting ourselves up for success in achieving our writing goals. We will consider purpose and audience, manageability, and motivation. Seat time, portability, and public (or private) access will be topics already familiar to most of us; let's take a closer look!May 23rd: Casual Meeting and Review
This week will be a fairly casual meeting - Danielle Robertshaw will share work-in-progress for feedbackJune 27th:
Check in on GoalsJuly 25th: tbd
August Break
September 26th
Using a DNA connection - joint meeting with the DNA interest groupOctober 17th (so as not to clash with North Star)
Possibly: Appropriation, authenticity, and boundaries - guest speaker? - writing about difficult topicsNovember 21st:
Check in on goals and Setting Goals for 2027 (so as not to clash with Thanksgiving weekend)