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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 in any class. Instead, it’s something you figure out along the way. Academic presence is about how you communicate, how prepared you are, and how… →
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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 more careful about what you wear and when. Business casual blends professional clothing with a relaxed vibe. Basically, it means dropping the suit, tie, and… →
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The Research Question
~ Curiosity to Notes to Question ~ Arriving at a strong research question takes work and input from your mentor, chair, cohort, etc. Often, it’s a slow process. First, figure out your raw and main curiosity. What do you want to contribute with this essay, paper, post, dissertation proposal, or dissertation? Focus on what sparks… →
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Do you have 15 minutes?
A review of Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day During a meeting where I was struggling to write my proposal, my PhD advisor recommended that I read Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day by Joan Bolker. She’d never steered me wrong before, so I ordered the book as I walked back… →
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