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Meredith D. Clark on Adapting Plans to Where You’re At
Cathy Hannabach interviews media studies scholar Meredith D. Clark about planning during the pandemic and tools to support mental health.
Writing Commitments versus Writing Goals/Plans
How writing commitments (instead of writing plans or goals) can help you write amidst uncertainty and change.
Staying Curious About Your Research to Stay Inspired
Intellectual curiosity brings us to our research, but it can get lost along the way. Here are some tips on how to stay curious about your research.
Understanding Conference and Journal Article Rejection
Rejection is never fun. But understanding how conference and journal article rejection works lets you give your research the best chance possible.
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.
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.
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.
How to Create Realistic Writing Deadlines
Meeting writing goals requires setting realistic writing deadlines that fit your real life and take into account your commitments, resources, and goals.
Academic New Year Resolutions: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Although many scholars set academic new year resolutions, spending some time reviewing this year ensures you can set smart ones.