Description
Unlock the secrets to graduate school success with 'A Field Guide to Grad School.' This essential handbook reveals the unwritten strategies and vital skills needed to excel in your postgraduate journey. Authored by Jessica McCrory Calarco, this comprehensive survival guide navigates the hidden curriculum of grad school, covering critical aspects often overlooked in traditional coursework. From choosing the right graduate program to securing funding, mastering the art of publishing, and effectively balancing your academic and personal life, this book is an indispensable resource for both prospective and current students in any discipline. Gain insights on forging strong relationships with advisors, managing your time, and leveraging conferences to elevate your career prospects. Whether you’re just contemplating grad school or deep into your studies, 'A Field Guide to Grad School' will equip you with the knowledge to thrive both academically and professionally. Get ready to transform your experience and achieve lasting success beyond the classroom. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691201092. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2020. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691201092
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An essential handbook to the unwritten and often unspoken knowledge and skills you need to succeed in grad school
Some of the most important things you need to know in order to succeed in graduate school-like how to choose a good advisor, how to get funding for your work, and whether to celebrate or cry when a journal tells you to revise and resubmit an article-won't be covered in any class. They are part of a hidden curriculum that you are just expected to know or somehow learn on your own-or else. In this comprehensive survival guide for grad school, Jessica McCrory Calarco walks you through the secret knowledge and skills that are essential for navigating every critical stage of the postgraduate experience, from deciding whether to go to grad school in the first place to finishing your degree and landing a job. An invaluable resource for every prospective and current grad student in any discipline, A Field Guide to Grad School will save you grief-and help you thrive-in school and beyond.
Provides invaluable advice about how to:
Choose and apply to a graduate program
Stay on track in your program
Publish and promote your work
Get the most out of conferences
Navigate the job market
Balance teaching, research, service, and life
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691201092
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An essential handbook to the unwritten and often unspoken knowledge and skills you need to succeed in grad school
Some of the most important things you need to know in order to succeed in graduate school-like how to choose a good advisor, how to get funding for your work, and whether to celebrate or cry when a journal tells you to revise and resubmit an article-won't be covered in any class. They are part of a hidden curriculum that you are just expected to know or somehow learn on your own-or else. In this comprehensive survival guide for grad school, Jessica McCrory Calarco walks you through the secret knowledge and skills that are essential for navigating every critical stage of the postgraduate experience, from deciding whether to go to grad school in the first place to finishing your degree and landing a job. An invaluable resource for every prospective and current grad student in any discipline, A Field Guide to Grad School will save you grief-and help you thrive-in school and beyond.
Provides invaluable advice about how to:
Choose and apply to a graduate program
Stay on track in your program
Publish and promote your work
Get the most out of conferences
Navigate the job market
Balance teaching, research, service, and life