Hey grads, ready to write and design your thesis? A&L is here for you … in more ways than one.
1. This Wintersession, A&L invites all grads to the A&L “thesis writer’s room.” Join us Monday through Friday from 9-11 AM, all Wintersession long, for: good company, great views, comfy couches, free coffee, and perhaps most importantly, dedicated writing time. We’ll start each morning with a quick check in together; staff and tutors will be on hand to share resources and feedback on request. No need to RSVP, just come on in, as many days as you like.
2. Check out our brand-new Guide to Thesis Book Design. Written by recent GD alum Marcus Peabody, this book will walk you through every step in the design process, from choosing fonts to image strategies, from software selection to finding the right printer. If you haven’t come across it yet, see A&L’s Book of Thesis Books—a tour through content “highlights” in 37 exemplary thesis books from every grad program. And finally, don’t miss the original thesis guide: Anne West’s The Master’s Written Thesis Handbook, which offers inspiration and instruction in equal parts.
3. Did you know that you can meet weekly or biweekly with the same A&L tutor throughout the year? Lots of grads do. It’s a great way to get focused, informed, and continuous feedback on your thesis, along with built-in, friendly deadlines. E-mail artsandlanguage@risd.edu to set up ongoing tutoring. Or, as always, make a single appointment here. (We also compile a list of copy editors for hire. See our handouts page under “Grad Written Thesis.”)
If you have ideas for additional thesis book workshops, events, or resources, let us know and we’ll see if we can make it happen.