By Maribel Hernandez, PhD Candidate, Addiction Neuroscience A blank word document and a flickering cursor, time and time we find ourselves overwhelmed at the task of writing. Whether you are in the beginning stages or nearing the finish line, these tried-and-true tips can help you gain the momentum you need to finish that project. First,… Read more »
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Are You Writing?
Desmond L. Kemp, American Studies Doctoral Candidate When I go back to the beginning of my graduate school career, I remember being concerned about my future as a graduate student. I spent a lot of time in bookshops sorting through philosophy textbooks and other miscellaneous texts for students who were planning to continue their education…. Read more »
Take Your Time, You’ll Get There
By Yue Stevenson MA English Graduate Student Being in Academia can feel like you’re constantly having to look ahead as a student so you can plan for your future career. I myself just started my English MA program about six weeks ago, and I already have thoughts of a possible PhD program in the… Read more »
The Importance of a Writing Community
by: Nathan Marquam, University Writing Center, Graduate Consultant Graduate school in the best of times can feel isolating. Graduate students are left to figure out how to make the jump from being someone who consumes knowledge to someone who produces it (Aitchison 52). Especially with the added weight of a thesis or dissertation, a lot… Read more »