by jonathancisco | Mar 30, 2017 | research, Writing in Graduate School
So, how do I come up with a good research idea for my thesis/dissertation? This is one of the most common questions we hear when working with graduate students. Typically around 1 year into a graduate program, budding academics realize that in the very near future, he...
by jonathancisco | Feb 5, 2017 | Preparing for Graduate School, Resources, Writing in Graduate School
I remember receiving my first acceptance letter into graduate school. I thought, “Okay, I got this. I’m going to get prepared!” So I did what any nerd would do: I Googled all variants of “How to Succeed in Graduate School.” I purchased...
by jonathancisco | Jul 21, 2016 | Writing in Graduate School
I sought my doctorate because it was the closest thing to being a Jedi in real life. When I started, I didn’t care what my PhD was in, provided that I could wear a robe one day a year, be called doctor (preferably in a British accent), and perhaps carry a light saber....
by jonathancisco | Apr 1, 2016 | Writing in Graduate School
Do a Google search on some variant of “How to write in graduate school” and you’ll find sources galore, typically sources that discuss how difficult it is, how to grind your teeth, and push through. I’ve always been turned off by this advice,...
Recent Comments