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What to Expect in 2026 on the Blog
A Guided Year of Scholarship and Creativity I wanted to keep my welcome post separate from my “What to Expect in 2026” post. I believe introducing the blog and outlining… Read more
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Academic Presence: A Guide for Undergraduates
When you start university or college, building your academic presence probably isn’t at the top of your mind. It’s not covered in orientation, and you won’t find it spelled out… Read more
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Business vs. Business Casual vs. Academic Casual — What’s the Difference?
a guide Business Casual vs. Academic Casual: Are they the same? They both say casual, so they must be similar. They are, but in Academia you must be a little… Read more
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Academic Style is Political
yes, even today what you wear matters Everything feels political these days, even what we wear. I’m not talking about elections or national debates. I mean the everyday politics of… Read more
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Teaching While Learning
Reality often means teaching before you are ready. We get emails about Teaching Assistantships and feel that is maybe what we should do alongside classwork or writing. I was never… Read more
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Why Workshops Matter
Welcome to July! This month’s theme is Teaching Innovation (Workshops, Creativity, Pedagogy). I’ll cover why you should do workshops, how to design them, teaching while you are still learning, and… Read more
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Read to Create Your Voice
When you write, you have decisions to make. First, find your voice. Developing a strong narrative voice takes time and practice. As you read, notice how writers influence you and… Read more
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The Anatomy of a Historical Narrative
History isn’t just what happened. It’s understanding how we make sense of what happened. Every historical narrative is constructed, layered, intentional, and shaped by the questions we ask. We love… Read more
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How to Read Your Semester Like a Story
The end of a semester always feels a little blurry. Finals are over, grades are posted, and suddenly everything that made you stress slips away. Before you shake it all… Read more
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How Historians Turn Facts into Stories
Narrative Craft Historians are storytellers; they tell the past. They take facts and turn them into meaning. Historians interpret evidence in order to explain ideas, power, and people. Investigating the… Read more
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Start Simple
OR Go Back the Basics: a review of Several Short Sentences About Writing I wanted to create a space for ideas and resources in academia. I finished my PhD in… Read more
Welcome to Scholarly Siren
Wendi Kavanaugh, PhD., is a Dallas native. Her academic journey reflects her passion for creativity, history, and storytelling.
Email me: wendi@scholarlysiren.com
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