Research Writing Resources
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Levels of Editing for Research Writers
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Think Snapshot: How to Write Qualification or Comprehensive Exam Answers (essays)
As you approach an exam question, take a moment to focus your essay by thinking of it as a snapshot.
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How to Write Faster: Take the No-Banana-Edits Challenge
Banana edits are the edits that we make that do not move our writing project. These edits waste a lot of time and trick us into thinking we are productive.
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How to Write a Paper That's Due Tomorrow
Do you have a paper due tomorrow but still need to write it?
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How to Stop Over-Editing
Do you write slowly? Or do you over-edit? How much time would you save if you wrote your draft without over-editing?
Dissertation Resources
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Dissertation Proposal Outline
Download an outline for a dissertation proposal.
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Prepare for Your Dissertation Defense & Plan Your Last Year of Graduate School
Are you getting ready for your dissertation defense? Are you in your last year of graduate school? These materials help you plan your last year of graduate school all the way through your dissertation defense.
Short Ebook available via Amzaon ($3)
Download the Guided Notes (Word file): These notes provide space for you to write information related to your institution and are to be used with the Ebook and the Workshop. (free)
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Dissertation Template (coming soon)
Microsoft Word template that meets the requirements set by ProQuest, the service that publishes dissertations for most universities in the United States.
Qualification Exams & Comprehensive Exams
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Exam-Day Reminders for Writing Qualification or Comprehensive Exam Essays
This printable postcard provides tips and defines keywords related to writing essay exam answers for qualification or comprehensive exams.
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Think Snapshot: How to Write Qualification or Comprehensive Exam Answers
A micro-lesson on writing qualification and comprehensive exam essays.
Resources for Letters, Applications, CVs/Resumes
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Job Search Planner
Use this planner with How to Write a Resume, an ebook available on Amazon.
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How to Write a Resume and Plan Your Job Search
This book shows you how to write a resume and plan your job search. (This book does not apply to anyone needing a CV for a faculty job.)
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After You Ask: How to Receive an Excellent Letter of Recommendation
Provide your letter writers with the information that will help them write an excellent letter of recommendation for you.
Need Help Asking for Letters of Recommendation? Learn more about asking for letters of recommendation on the blog.
Time Management and Organization
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Blank Calendar Pages
This Microsoft Word file allows you to change the month and year. Print 2-3 months of blank calendar pages to use for planning. You can uses these to plan backward, move work around, etc., before you add dates to your electronic or paper calendar.
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How to Manage Academic Work in November, the Busines Month of the Year
NOVEMBER IS the busiest month of the academic year. Not even April, November’s spring counterpart, holds the same demands for time. How are you managing this November? If you need some help, try these tips.