In this episode, we talk with former graduate students Sarah and Maria. Now a few years out from earning their doctorates, Sarah and Maria reflect on writing both within and beyond the scope of their dissertations, and what they wish they knew before they finished. Listen in to hear their tips, insights, and recommendations!
Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode:
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Access the NCFDD’s vast range or resources and support for free through the University of Washington’s institutional membership.
- Scrivener – Scrivener is a an app designed with lengthy writing projects in mind. Learn more here.
- The Pomodoro Technique – This time management strategy is summarized by Dr. Amrita Mandal in “The Pomodoro Technique: An Effective Time Management Tool.”
- Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success – Wendy Laura Belcher (University of Chicago Press, 2019)
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life – Anne Lamott (Penguin Random House, 1995)
- Find collected essays from John McPhee on writing through The New Yorker here.
- How to Write a Thesis – Umberto Eco (The MIT Press, 2015)
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