Dear NTI Student,
It can be difficult to start
writing, so you are invited to join Academic Support for a series of writing
“retreats” (from the comfort of your favourite study space) to get some serious
writing done.
All retreats are structured and
include contemplative activities and discussions tailored to help you overcome
obstacles and get as much done as possible in the span of three hours. Their
aim is to equip you with the necessary space, support and techniques to develop
sustainable writing habits.
Additionally, each retreat in the
series will address a different aspect of the writing process, enabling you to master
the skills required to get started on any type of assessments that you might
encounter at NTI.
The first retreat of the series
is scheduled for Friday 8 May. Subsequent
retreats in the series will be announced closer to their respective dates.
Writing Retreat 1: Getting
Started
Friday 8 May 2026, 2 – 5 pm (AEST),
3 hours
This retreat focuses on
generating writing on the literature. Using an academic article of your choice,
you will be guided through the steps involved in developing a written critical
response to a source. This retreat will be particularly useful to those of you
who are asked to write critical evaluations and annotated bibliographies.
Please register using this link.
Please note that places are limited due to the
interactive nature of the retreat. Registration is essential and places will be
allocated on a first come, first served basis. An additional run of this first retreat
might be scheduled depending on demand (date and time to be confirmed).
Warm wishes,
The Academic Support Team