Upcoming Events
Motus Humanus
Advanced Seminar 2008
Research, Writing, and Publishing
with Drs. David Bauer, Beverly Hardcastle Stanford,
and Kaoru Yamamoto
July 10- 13, 2008
Millennium Harvest House Hotel
Boulder, Colorado
If you have …
4 a research idea, but don’t know where to begin …
4 a bachelor’s or master’s thesis that could be turned into an article …
4 a clinical, pedagogical, or creative practice that others in your field should know about …
Then this seminar is for you!
Two members of the Motus Humanus Board – Drs. David Bauer and Kaoru Yamamoto – have collaborated with Dr. Beverly Hardcastle Stanford, who developed the highly successful Faculty Writers’ Retreats for Azusa Pacific University, to create a workshop specifically tailored to the needs of movement professionals.
Collectively, Drs. Bauer, Stanford, and Yamamoto have written and published over 160 articles and a dozen books. They have guided hundreds of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students through the labyrinth of conceiving and conducting research. And they have served as editors and editorial board members for refereed professional journals.
During the course of this 2 ½ day seminar, held in a resort-like setting, participants will learn how to:
1) conceive and propose research
2) translate personal know-how into a publishable article
3) launch a writing project, taking an idea through three stages of draft development
4) draw on peer support to clarify ideas and keep going
5) prepare and submit work for publication
Seminar Schedule
Thursday, July 10.
Hotel rooms will be available for check in at 3 PM. There will be a Welcoming Reception from 5 – 9 PM, with light refreshments and a no-host bar.
Friday, July 11.
Session I. The morning session, led by Dr. David Bauer, focuses on identifying the critical elements of research proposals and reports, drawing on examples from the Motus Humanus Seed Grant Program.
Session II. In the early afternoon, Dr. Beverly Hardcastle Stanford introduces structured peer support techniques to launch the writing process. Participants take their ideas forward, writing a partial first draft on a topic of choice.
Session III. As the afternoon progresses, Dr. Stanford discusses writing style and spirit. Participants have time to revise the first draft. Overnight, these partial second drafts are reviewed by the seminar leaders, to focus subsequent sessions on specific interests and needs of participants.
Saturday, July 12.
Session IV. In the morning session, Dr. Stanford shares writing tips. This leads into small group tutorials focused on common interests and needs, orchestrated by all seminar leaders.
Session V. During the afternoon writing workshop, participants work on a third draft, sharing these with peers for comment and discussion.
Session VI. In the late afternoon, Dr. Kaoru Yamamoto shares his years of experience as the editor of two refereed journals. His discussion covers 1) scouting potential publication sources, 2) preparing manuscripts for submission, 3) interacting with editors, 4) understanding editorial processes, and 5) learning from rejection.
After Dinner. Participants may schedule individual tutorials with seminar leaders to discuss research proposals and plans, to continue to develop drafted work, or to explore publication avenues for their work in more depth.
Sunday, July 13.
Session VII. During this closing session, seminar leaders assist participants with action planning for post-seminar writing and publication. The aim is to generate peer support to keep going.
Note: It is not necessary to bring written work to the seminar. Bring ideas instead! Participants will have time to write during seminar sessions. It will be fine to write by hand, or participants are welcome to bring their own laptop computers. Because written work will be given to seminar leaders as well as participants for discussion, those using computers should have flash drives so that material can be printed through the Business Center in the hotel.
Seminar Venue:
This year’s seminar is being held in Boulder, Colorado – an easy 40-minute jaunt from Denver International Airport. Boulder nestles at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, making it an excellent point of departure for sightseeing and all kinds of outdoor activities. Local summer cultural events are plentiful and include the Chautauqua Music Festival and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, which are in session during the seminar.
The Millenium Harvest House occupies 16 beautifully landscaped acres between the University of Colorado campus and the trendy downtown area of Boulder, Colorado. Adjacent to Boulder Creek walking and bike paths, the hotel has 15 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, exercise room, three bars, two restaurants, and on-site car and bike rental. The hotel is within walking distance of the new 29th Street retail district and the ever popular Pearl Street pedestrian mall, both of which offer a variety of dining, entertainment, and shopping facilities.
Transportation:
Boulder Super Shuttle provides van service directly to the Millenium Harvest House from Denver International Airport (DIA). Arriving passengers should check in at the shuttle’s ticket counter on level 5, near baggage claim, after collecting their luggage. Vans depart regularly every hour; no reservations are needed from DIA to Boulder. Cost is approximately $25 one-way. Reservations are required for return service to the airport.
Downtown Boulder is pedestrian friendly, and there is a good system of bus transportation for getting around town. In addition, the hotel will provide local shuttle service for a modest fee. There is also on-site car rental available in the hotel.
Seminar Registration Fees and Deadlines:
Seminar Fee. The registration fee is $195 for Motus Humanus members and $270 for non-members, payable to Motus Humanus. This seminar fee includes a complimentary continental breakfast, which will be served each morning in the conference room.
Materials Fee. Participants will receive a text on writing, along with writing exercises, information on potential publication outlets, and other materials specially designed for this seminar. There is an additional course materials fee of $20, payable to Motus Humanus.
Seminar registration closes June 11, 2008.
Hotel Accommodations – Reservations and Deadlines:
Hotel rooms are available at a discounted group rate of $129/night single or double occupancy; $139/night triple; and $149/night quad; plus tax (currently 10.25%). For those wishing to extend their stay, the group rate will be honored for three days before and after the meeting date, depending upon room availability.
Seminar participants must book their own rooms directly with the Millenium Harvest House. Reservations may be sent via e-mail to millboulderres@mill-usa.com or guests may call the hotel toll free at (800)545-6285. Please be sure to specify that you are with the Motus Writing & Research Seminar. A major credit card or other satisfactory deposit must secure reservations.
The room block will be available for booking until Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
Questions: May be directed to Carol-Lynne Moore, Motus Humanus President. Phone: 303-432-8060; FAX: 303-432-8061; email: clplus3k@comcast.net.
Cancellation Policy:
Motus Humanus Registration Fee: If you are unable to attend as planned, please notify Motus Humanus as soon as possible. Your registration fee, less $50 for handling, will be refunded. No refunds can be offered if notification of cancellation is received on or after the start of the event on Thursday, July 10, 2008.
Millenium Harvest House. Each reservation for which the required deposit has been received is guaranteed for arrival until 6:00 AM the day following the scheduled arrival date. Deposits are refundable to the guest if the hotel receives notice of cancellation no later than 24 hours before the scheduled arrival date.