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What to Include in Your Academic Speaker Contract (for online or in-person events)
What to include in your speaker contract for online or in-person guest lectures, keynotes, and invited talks at academic events.
Choosing a Calendar System and Planner
How to choose a digital, paper, or combination calendar system and planner to fit your needs and get your projects done.
Planning Your Virtual Book Launch
Key elements of a successful virtual book launch that let you reach diverse audiences, harness your resources, and adapt as needed.
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How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
How to ask for a letter of recommendation from a professor or employer: what to include, how far in advance to ask, and how to follow up.
Academic Conference Presentation Tips
Keep these academic conference presentation tips in mind to share your work with the clarity and confidence you need to connect to your audience.
Myths and Misconceptions about Academic Peer Review
Here we debunk several of the stubborn myths out there about the academic peer review process and clarify the role of peer review in the publishing process.
How to Write a Peer Review Report (without being a jerk)
Writing a useful peer review report requires approaching reviewing with respect and care, recognizing there is a human behind the work.
Finally Finish Your Dissertation (for real)
How to finish your dissertation strong when you’re down to the wire, you’re on the last chapter, and you just need the thing done.
Finding Projects for Collaborative Research
How to identify productive collaborative research projects as well as work well with your collaborators along the way.
Finding Partners for Academic Collaboration
How early-career faculty can find the best partners for academic collaboration and ensure everyone involved meets their goals.
Mentoring Students Pursuing Non-Academic Careers
Mentoring students pursuing non-academic careers is both possible and vital even if you don’t have any experience beyond the academy yourself. Here’s how to get them what they need.
Leading a Great Discussion Section as a Teaching Assistant
How to lead a great discussion section as a teaching assistant that ensures your students better grasp the material and feel comfortable asking questions.