Computers and Writing 2008 invites proposals work-in-progress discussions for the ninth Graduate Research Network. The C&W Graduate Research Network is an all-day pre-conference event, open to all registered conference participants at no charge.

What happens at the GRN?
The morning session consists of roundtable discussions, grouping those with similar interests with discussion leaders who facilitate conversations and offer suggestions for developing your projects and determining suitable venues for publication. The GRN welcomes those pursuing work at any stage, from those just beginning to consider ideas to those whose projects are ready to pursue publication.

After lunch, Cheryl Ball will lead a job market workshop that focuses on finding and getting a job in the field of computers and writing (and its related fields of composition, rhetoric, and technical/professional communication). This afternoon session will consist of roundtable discussions with table moderators. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of, get advice from, and hear stories about the job market from new and established faculty in the field.

Why register for the GRN?
The opportunity to network in this way with so many other new and established scholars in the field is invaluable to any researcher or instructor of computers and composition.

• For those of you not currently scheduled to present at C&W, this is an opportunity to get your name on the GRN program.
• If you are accepted as a "presenter" at either/both the GRN and the Computers and Writing Conference, you may be eligible to apply for a grant from the CW/GRN Travel Grant Fund! (Follow the link from the GRN page for more information.)
• The people who attend are generally smart, nice, and fun people!
• Attendees have the chance to win prizes!

GRN FaceBook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12631819553
GRN Web Site and Online Submission Form: http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writling/GRN/

Hurry! The deadline to be listed in the GRN printed program and apply for Travel Grant funding is May 1, 2008!!
Email jwalker@georgiasouthern.edu for more information.