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Unlock the secrets to thriving in the academic arena with 'A Guide to Academia.' This invaluable handbook is designed for aspiring scholars who are serious about pursuing graduate school and navigating the complexities of academic life. With a profound understanding of the academic landscape, the author shares essential insights and practical advice, guiding readers from their undergraduate studies to the pinnacle of academia - the assistant professorship. Each chapter offers a candid look through the 'hard truth' segments, ensuring that you can assess if you're on the right trajectory in your academic journey. Discover crucial strategies for not just surviving, but excelling in graduate studies and beyond, complete with firsthand examples from the author’s own experiences in securing fellowships and academic positions. Ideal for anyone looking to climb the academic ladder, 'A Guide to Academia' prepares you for the challenges ahead and equips you with the tools necessary for a fruitful academic career. With a total of 192 informative pages, this guide is your roadmap to success in the scholarly world. 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: 9780470960417. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US). Year: 2012.
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: 9780470960417
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 192
Description:
A Guide to Academia is a handbook for all those individuals thinking seriously about going to graduate school. Written by an author with extensive experience navigating the academic world, the book explains all the steps and potential bumps in the road that a student might encounter as they take the plunge into academia. Each chapter begins with a section called the "hard truth," which will help students determine if they are on the right path. Starting with an undergraduate student looking for a graduate school, the reader is taken on a journey up the academic ladder through graduate studies, a postdoctoral fellowship and an assistant professorship. Each chapter gives advice on not only how to survive the current stage but how to get to the next stage quickly. Enhanced with material from the author's own job applications and interview presentations, A Guide to Academia provides concrete examples of the tools needed for a successful career in academia.
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: 9780470960417
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 192
Description:
A Guide to Academia is a handbook for all those individuals thinking seriously about going to graduate school. Written by an author with extensive experience navigating the academic world, the book explains all the steps and potential bumps in the road that a student might encounter as they take the plunge into academia. Each chapter begins with a section called the "hard truth," which will help students determine if they are on the right path. Starting with an undergraduate student looking for a graduate school, the reader is taken on a journey up the academic ladder through graduate studies, a postdoctoral fellowship and an assistant professorship. Each chapter gives advice on not only how to survive the current stage but how to get to the next stage quickly. Enhanced with material from the author's own job applications and interview presentations, A Guide to Academia provides concrete examples of the tools needed for a successful career in academia.