About the COSP Writing Initiative
The COSP Writing Initiative strives to build communities of practice through COSP Small Writing Groups, our COSP Annual Writing Retreat and our digital publication SPARK. The COSP Writing Initiative cultivates spaces where COSP Scholars are supported in their writing practice and grounded in community.
Writing Resources
COSP Small Writing Groups
COSP Small Writing Groups are designed to bring together COSP Scholars (typically 3-6 per group) during the writing process through shared writing objectives and a defined writing practice. COSP Small Writing Groups are formed at the start of each semester (including during the summer) and typically run 12-14 weeks. The COSP Writing Initiative facilitates the first meeting in order to collectively define the purpose, structure, format, and methods that best meet the goals of each COSP Small Writing Group, as well as provide ongoing support, as necessary.
COSP Annual Writing Retreat
The COSP Annual Writing Retreat is a week-long writing retreat that offers COSP Scholars a sustained period of time to devote to their larger writing projects. During the retreat there is intentional time and space for group reflection and dialogue around experiences of writing and facilitated workshops over the lunch hour. The COSP Annual Writing Retreat is held over Winter break and is hybrid.
SPARK ( Digital Publication)
SPARK is a public digital platform/publication where COSP Scholars can craft engaging stories, in a variety of formats, about their research. SPARK values community, innovation, creativity, language accessibility, and public scholarship. Led by the SPARK Editorial Board, SPARK is committed to developing writers through a collaborative approach to publishing research.