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Tara's Graduate School Blog May 2007 Archive

By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Graduate School since 2001

Grant Writing 101

Thursday May 31, 2007
Submitting a grant proposal? Many say that crafting a proposal is like putting together pieces of a puzzle. The resources on this page will help you learn about those pieces ... Read More

Writing a Letter of Recommendation: Getting Started

Wednesday May 30, 2007
Like most new instructors, I was pretty clueless when I wrote my first letter of recommendation. After all, it's a huge responsiblity! That letter plays a big role in whether ... Read More

Tips for the LSAT

Tuesday May 29, 2007
Most applicants to law school dread the LSAT. Why? Your LSAT score is critical to your admission to law school. Unfortunately dread quickly turns to anxiety, which can be paralyzing. ... Read More

Free Online Full-text Articles

Monday May 28, 2007
Bookmark this excellent resource: HighWire Press is the largest archive of free full-text science journals. Also see: Research Resources: Full Text Databases

Classes to Take Before Applying to Law School

Thursday May 24, 2007
At most colleges it's time to register for next semester. Plan ahead! What classes should you take before applying to law school? Is it necessary to enroll in a prelaw ... Read More

Graduation Blues

Wednesday May 23, 2007
You've been looking forward to graduation since you first started college or graduate school. It's finally here! Why aren't you happier?

What to Do a Few Years After Graduation?

Tuesday May 22, 2007
What do you do when you're applying to graduate school several years after graduation? Specifically, how do you get those recommendation letters from faculty? Share your thoughts in the Grad ... Read More

Financial Aid

Friday May 18, 2007
You got into graduate school. Now, how are you going to pay for it?

Reading: Improve Your Comprehension and Efficiency

Thursday May 17, 2007
Ever read an article and not recall much about it? Scholarly reading is very different from reading for pleasure. In graduate school, you need better strategies for reading that mountain ... Read More

Make Research Contacts with Faculty

Tuesday May 15, 2007
Graduate admissions committees want applicants with research experience. Getting experience is a matter of making connections with faculty.

How to Ask for Help

Monday May 14, 2007
As the semester closes it may be too late to request assistance from your professor, but these tips can help you next time around. That said, professors are often faced ... Read More

What is the purpose of the graduate admissions essay or personal statement?

Friday May 11, 2007
Why do admissions committees request essays? Are they just sadistic?

Social Work or Counseling?

Thursday May 10, 2007
I am gearing up to make the career change and am trying to decide whether to pursue a M.S.W. or Masters in Counseling. Which do I choose?

Transcription Services

Wednesday May 9, 2007
Doing research that requires transcriptions? Find it easier to talk about your work than write it? Try dictating your ideas. These online companies offer speedy transcription and dictation services. Also see: ... Read More

What Not to Put On Your Resume

Monday May 7, 2007
Can you be too honest in writing your resume? As you compile a resume, whether it's for a job or as part of your application for graduate school, keep these ... Read More

Wi-Fi Finder

Friday May 4, 2007
Working away from home? Sometimes it's easier to get work done if you leave your usual work space. But what if you need internet access to work? Jiwire has an ... Read More

Links on Research Ethics

Thursday May 3, 2007
Scientific study carries an enormous responsibility for integrity. These resources on scientific ethics will keep you informed of your responsibilities and will help you conduct better science. As the saying ... Read More

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