Make steady progress toward your next peer-reviewed publication.

Write on Target provides a structured and distraction-free environment for UI faculty drafting social science research manuscripts for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Participants may enroll for eight-week periods in which they will meet weekly for 90-minute writing sessions at the Social Sciences Research Building. During that time, participants will set small writing goals, work independently in quiet breakout workspaces, receive constructive feedback, and provide brief progress updates to the group.

Ethan Rogers, PhD, associate director, facilitates Write on Target.

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Why Join Write on Target?

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Protect Time for Writing

Set aside a dedicated block of time each week to focus exclusively on manuscript development without meetings, email, or other workplace distractions.

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Build Accountability

Establish realistic writing goals, track progress over time, and stay committed to advancing your manuscript. 

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Stay Connected

Join a community of social science researchers working toward publication who understand the challenges of writing manuscripts for peer review.

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Receive Constructive Input

Share challenges, discuss strategies, and receive feedback on draft sections of manuscript.

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Who Should Join?

Write on Target is designed for UI faculty who are:

  • Drafting a new manuscript based on a completed or nearly completed study,
  • Revising a dissertation chapter or manuscript for a new journal submission, or
  • Responding to a "revise & resubmit" decision.

Participants should generally have data collected and have their primary analyses completed or nearly completed before joining. 

Faculty at any career stage are welcome. 

How to Join

Participants are welcomed to Write on Target on a rolling basis. These slots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants enroll for eight-week periods. 

Write on Target currently meets at the following time(s):

  1. Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. [Next available start date: October 29, 2026]
  2. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. [Next available start date: August 28, 2026]
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