Archive for December, 2006

Need a Scientific Calculator?

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Have you ever been stuck away from home without a calculator? Or have you set off to do your math homework, only to discover that you’ve left your scientific calculator…

Thanking Your Letter Writers

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Thanking those who write letters of recommendation on your behalf is not just good manners, it’s solid professional advice. Here’s a sample letter to illustrate this simple but very effective…

Early Admissions Programs Being Expanded at Many Colleges

Saturday, December 16th, 2006

While several elite colleges such as Harvard and Princeton have done away early admissions, it seems clear at this point that they were not able to start a trend. …

Great Point About Plagiarism

Friday, December 15th, 2006

This week a student made a great point
on the forum and I thought it was important enough to share. He was seeking some advice for his paper that was…

About Plagiarism

Friday, December 15th, 2006

This week a student made a great point
on the forum and I thought it was important enough to share. He was seeking some advice for his paper that was…

Conference Paper or Article?

Friday, December 15th, 2006

Writing is critical to surviving and thriving as an academic. Sure, you’ll write papers in graduate school, but if you’re planning a career in academia, writing is much more than…

Public Speaking

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

Present your work with confidence!…