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Teaching the lecture class
I encourage you to read this excellent post from the Tenured Radical on how to teach lecture classes well. As she puts it: The lecture class is worth learning to teach well because this is where you will build your … Continue reading
Why do you even need a grant?
Do you feel pressure to apply for a grant to support your research? A lot of people do. The funding situation in universities and colleges is such that management is looking at all possible sources of income to support the … Continue reading
Writing A Research Statement Part III
In Part I, I talked about the importance of starting the process of writing a research statement by focusing on your own desires without reference to the job requirements or other pressures you might be under. I guided you through … Continue reading
Writing A Research Statement Part II
In Part I, I talked about the importance of starting the process of writing a research statement (or research plan, if you are not currently applying for a job) by focusing on your own desires without reference to the job … Continue reading