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Inspiration from Susan Nelson
Two years ago today, the world lost an amazing woman, Susan Nelson. Susan was our neighbor and friend in Pittsburgh for many years until she and her husband Dave moved to California for a job change....
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Crunch time -- aggressive time management for end of semester
As we near the end of the semester, some students find themselves in a bit of a panic about how they will finish all of the work that is due. Here are a few strategies:1. Block times on your schedule...
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The best thing you can do, is ask
Hi All, Welcome back! I hope that you had a good break! As we start the spring semester, I remind you to ask questions. If you are unsure about your schedule or anything else regarding your academic...
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Learning new approaches - thoughts from bell hooks
I've been reviewing some writings by bell hooks and one of the things I am struck by is her description of deep learning, of being willing to let our assumptions be challenged."And I saw for the...
View ArticleThe World Needs All Kinds of Minds - Temple Grandin
Hi All, I don't typically post long videos on this blog, but I came across this Ted Talk by Temple Grandin and found it to be quite meaningful, so I'm sharing it with you. Cheering you on in your...
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Solving your own minor computer problems a.k.a. getting unstuck
Hi All, I'm reposting this link to a tool that I shared earlier this year -- it remains one of this blog's most popular links so I'm sharing it front and center again. This link will take you to an...
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Sending you good energy!
Hello all, I'm in the midst of my own deadlines this week, so am not going to write a real post. However, know that I send you all good energy for the work! Keep at it, HarrietPhoto by HLS
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Basic Technology Advice for Students
The following is a document created by Professor George Williams - this will help you consider good back-up strategies, keyboard shortcuts, and more:Basic Technology Advice for Students Please note,...
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Proofreading tips
Hi all, Grammar Girl is an excellent resource to help you sort out grammar questions and to understand writing feedback that you might get from your professors. Here's a terrific grammar girl post...
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Good Powerpoint Design by Garr Reynolds
Many of you are preparing slides for end-of-semester presentations. Here is terrific advice from Garr Reynolds. I worked through his book "Presentation Zen" while I was a doc student and I believe...
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Busy end of the semester
Hi All, Like you, I'm quite busy with end-of-semester work. So I'm just writing this quick post to wish you all the best as you finish papers, projects, dissertations, and other work. Keep at it!...
View ArticleDavid Pogue -- 10 Top Time-Saving Tech Tips
Hi All, If you haven't seen this, check out David Pogue's TED talk. Most tech time-saving posts and videos that I have seen offer advice about managing email, being disciplined about social media, and...
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Encouragement Lounge on summer schedule
Hello friends, I had hoped to keep up with the blog over the summer but I'm hard at work to meet two writing deadlines and prepare for fall classes, so am going to take time away from the E Lounge,...
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Back to school!
Many people dread the end of summer, but I love the feeling that the fall semester is almost here! I have had a wonderful summer of writing, a few presentations, and class prep. Now I'm psyched to get...
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APA Citation Decision Tree
APA workshops are often designed to help students understand how to cite various types of sources, however I think the primary challenge with APA is knowing when to cite. Some students are also...
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Back to school strategies for adult students
This post is a repeat, however I'm posting it again for those who are just starting their programs, back to school after a long time away. The following tips are based on my own experience as well as...
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Apps for Grad and other Adult Students
The following are free apps that help me be more productive in my research, writing, and work with graduate students. This is an updated list from last year.Citation and source management:Zotero -...
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Overcoming procrastination
Here is a one-page handout from the Learning Strategies Center at Cornell:Overcoming procrastination Have a good week, HarrietPhoto by HLS
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Improve your web search skills
Below is a link to a video from University Libraries at University of Washington regarding some basic search techniques. The video shows a search using Google, though many of you will use Google...
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APA goldmine - Best of APA
For a wealth of APA style guidance (including sample papers, how to cite..., formatting guidelines, and grammar tips) check out:Best of the APA Style Blog 2013 Happy writing! HarrietPhoto by HLS
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