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I served on a committee for Master's program admissions and found many qualified applicants failed to effectively demonstrate their strengths.
Here are a few tips to help you effectively demonstrate your strengths and abilities in your graduate school application:
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Here are a few tips to help you effectively demonstrate your strengths and abilities in your graduate school application:
#thread
1. Tailor your application to the specific program:
Make sure to research the program and tailor your application to highlight how your experiences and goals align with the program's mission and objectives. Include specific examples to demonstrate your fit for the program.
Make sure to research the program and tailor your application to highlight how your experiences and goals align with the program's mission and objectives. Include specific examples to demonstrate your fit for the program.
2. Use specific examples:
Rather than just listing your experiences, use specific examples to illustrate your skills & accomplishments. For instance, if you were a teaching assistant, describe a lesson/activity that you planned & led that demonstrates your teaching abilities.
Rather than just listing your experiences, use specific examples to illustrate your skills & accomplishments. For instance, if you were a teaching assistant, describe a lesson/activity that you planned & led that demonstrates your teaching abilities.
Today's #ResearchTip answers a question I'm asked a lot by scholars: "How do I write a book?"
Here's a threadđ§”explaining how to do it. #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #HigherEd #gradschool #PhDChat #MedEd #PhDHelp
Here's a threadđ§”explaining how to do it. #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #HigherEd #gradschool #PhDChat #MedEd #PhDHelp
If you're thinking about writing a book, the first thing to ask is 'why do I want to do this?' Some common reasons are:
- want to share ideas with others
- impact
- always been a dream/ambition
- prestige
- promotion/career progression
- money
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
- want to share ideas with others
- impact
- always been a dream/ambition
- prestige
- promotion/career progression
- money
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
Wanting to share ideas is a great reason for writing a book.
Before you go further, note what those ideas are - and who you want to reach? Is an academic book (or any kind of book) the best way to document your ideas and share them with others? #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
Before you go further, note what those ideas are - and who you want to reach? Is an academic book (or any kind of book) the best way to document your ideas and share them with others? #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
With Twitter facing an uncertain future, today's #ResearchTip is threadđ§”all about how to plan your future social media use, ensuring you don't lose out and can stay safe. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd #PhDChat #PhDHelp
Firstly, a reminder that none of us like change, and there's a lot being predicted that may or may not come true. So work from what you do know. Note why you use social media, what for, and to what benefit? That can indicate where you go next. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter
Remember, lots of academics don't use any social media and do okay. When Twitter first started most academics were very negative about it, viewing it as a pointless waste of time. Other social media platforms are largely ignored. What does this mean for you? #AcademicTwitter
Todayâs #ResearchTip is when an unethical and alarming piece of research is identified, donât let your scramble to be part of an exciting drama mean you amplify problems or act unethically yourself.
This 𧔠is about ways to respond to unethical publications #AcademicTwitter
This 𧔠is about ways to respond to unethical publications #AcademicTwitter
There is a paper, published in a qualitative journal, that is currently raising concerns and questions about how it was published. It's grim and extreme. But it's sadly not unique. There are countless examples of unethical research out there /2 #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
Most of the time unethical research is stopped by good teaching and supervision (either explaining not to do it, or catching and halting it). Other places like ethics committees, participants, colleagues or reviewers can spot and prevent harm spreading /3 #AcademicTwitter
Todayâs #ResearchTip is envy is sadly very common in academia and often linked to competition (which many are taught as a positive thing). Remember your candle wonât burn brighter just because you blew out someone elseâs flame. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #HigherEd #MedEd
It can be difficult when everyone around you seems to be sharing successes, making progress, or not experiencing blocks and barriers. It can make you feel angry, sad, anxious or inferior. And impact negatively on working relationships or your interactions online. #AcademicChatter
It may be tempting to blame other people for their progress, success or happiness rather than recognise and make space for your own disappointment, worries, or rejection. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #HigherEd #MedEd #PhdChat #gradschool #PhDHelp
Todayâs #ResearchTip is your #PhD is the only time youâll âgo it aloneâ as a researcher (and many still work in teams for their doctoral studies). Learning to work with colleagues and communities is a great skill to acquire during your doctorate. #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
#PhD candidates can be misled to believe working with others is âcheatingâ in some way. It isnât. Itâs a great way to share ideas, expand horizons and also get or give help in areas you or others need support with. #PhDChat #PhDHelp #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd #AcademicChatter
Future research projects, even for independent researchers, doesnât happen in a vacuum. We need to coordinate with others to understand, progress and make an impact with our studies. Identifying and maintaining your networks is a key skill. #PhDChat #PhDHelp #gradschool #HigherEd
Today's #ResearchTip is if you want to share your work and promote yourself - go where the people you want to reach are!
That might be here, ORCID, ResearchGate, on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, your uni's website, or a personal profile
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #HigherEd
That might be here, ORCID, ResearchGate, on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, your uni's website, or a personal profile
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #HigherEd
There's often a recommendation to get a personal website. That can be useful as your career builds. However I'd recommend an ORCID profile first and foremost. If you get a website you need to send people to it, which can be a job in itself! Have a plan for that #AcademicChatter
You can use different platforms for different purposes. ORCID plus Scholar or ResearchGate for your publications. Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for networking and help seeking. TikTok or Insta for public engagement and cat photos. There are lots of choices #AcademicChatter
It should be a training experience so when you start you know relatively little about research and supervision but by the time you finish you not only have a thesis you have learned how to run your own future studies and support others to do so, ethically and effectively. ButâŠ
In most cases even basic research skills arenât taught and thatâs why the PhD is so stressful. People arenât supported to get their research done or navigate academia. Meaning they get distressed, some leave, others continue but lacking core skills. So the problems perpetuate.
The whole time we keep bleating about academic mental health while doing remarkably little about it. And absolutely nothing about supervision and tuition for undergraduate or postgrads. With all that happening itâs not surprising people are struggling and unhappy.
As the summer, grad students start to cook up research ideas to apply 4 scholarships in the fall. If you want to get ur ideas organized to write ur proposal, this 𧔠is 4 u!
#AcademicChatter #academicrwitter #phdlife @PhDVoice @ThePhDPlace @PhDspeaks @CouragePhD @AcademicChatter
#AcademicChatter #academicrwitter #phdlife @PhDVoice @ThePhDPlace @PhDspeaks @CouragePhD @AcademicChatter
As an almost 4th year phd candidate, Iâve had the opportunity to create and improve upon countless #research proposals for #Scholarships This is where my outline for an effective proposal comes in.
Itâs important to carefully read the application guidelines provided by the institution offering the scholarship, because they differ in format and content. For instance, SSHRC asks for the 1st paragraph of the proposal to talk about your experiences within the PhD program.
Iâve been training people in how to peer review today.
Here are the top things they didnât know before the class that they thought you might find helpful 𧔠#AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #PhDChat #HigherEd #ResearchTip
Here are the top things they didnât know before the class that they thought you might find helpful 𧔠#AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #PhDChat #HigherEd #ResearchTip
1. Peer reviewing is an essential research skill. And as with any skill it takes tuition, time, practice, respect and accountability to get right. The more you do it the better youâll be.
#AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #PhDChat #HigherEd #ResearchTip
#AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #PhDChat #HigherEd #ResearchTip
2. Peer reviewing doesnât just benefit the person whoâs work youâre checking. The more research proposals and publications you review the better your research will become.
#AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #PhDChat #HigherEd #ResearchTip
#AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #PhDChat #HigherEd #ResearchTip
Todayâs #ResearchTip is if youâre applying for grants remember many funders include on their websites
- instructions for applicants
- details of existing funded projects
- FAQs
- contact person
All of these are for you to use! đ
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool
- instructions for applicants
- details of existing funded projects
- FAQs
- contact person
All of these are for you to use! đ
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool
Also if youâre seeking funding and arenât sure what to do, seek out
- training in your uni/organisation
- support from professional bodies
- videos/guides others have shared online
- library services
- reading other peopleâs successful applications
- grant planning workshops
- training in your uni/organisation
- support from professional bodies
- videos/guides others have shared online
- library services
- reading other peopleâs successful applications
- grant planning workshops
Sometimes people whoâve successfully applied for funds you are seeking will explain how they managed to get their cash and/or show you their applications. Donât assume all have the time/energy to do this and ensure you can reciprocate in some way.
Today's #ResearchTip is referencing is not just for work you are directly quoting. If you've read a book, paper or report, or watched a podcast or someone's talk that is directly informing your work THAT needs citing too! #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #PhDChat
A lot of academics seem to believe if they're sharing other people's ideas but from their perspective, or they aren't using a quote or image directly, then this does not need crediting. It does! If you're passing off someone else's work as your own it's unfair and dishonest.
It's very much an issue that academics, often those with higher profiles, lift work from minoritised scholars and/or those not working in universities. They get credit for stuff that is not their work while the original authors remain unacknowledged and further sidelined.
Todayâs #ResearchTip is if youâre writing a substantial piece of work (paper, report, book or dissertation) the help of a writing skills workshop or an editor can vastly improve your tone and messaging. #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool #MedEd #HigherEd #PhDChat
A lot of us arenât taught to write at all. And if we are taught itâs to write to a formula for a specific journal. We donât often get taught basic writing skills, or learn from those whose job it is to communicate with clarity. Reading widely helps, too.
All of us have strengths with how we communicate our research. That might be in how we write and different styles (theoretical, chatty, persuasive, pragmatic). Or in using other ways to share messages including visual and audio options and co-writing with colleagues
đ Here's my take on literature review and note-taking in grad school đ â
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdchat #phdlife #phd #gradschool @PhDVoice @NotionHQ
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdchat #phdlife #phd #gradschool @PhDVoice @NotionHQ
đ I take my notes on the papers that I'm reading in Notion.
I have a Notion page template that I duplicate each time I read a new paper:
I have a Notion page template that I duplicate each time I read a new paper:
The template has some useful metadata: the year of the publication, title, web bookmark to the online version, authors, number of citations or any additional comments that I want to make for myself (e.g. Really cool paper! đ).
I also made a couple of tags ready to select:
I also made a couple of tags ready to select:
Ok #AcademicTwitter. This month, I'm entering my 3rd year of PhD! yayyđ
I was looking through my 1st research journal and found these "tips" I had written for myself. I thought I'll share them here.
So, here's a đ§”of #PhDtips for those starting their PhD!
#PhDlife #PhDchat
I was looking through my 1st research journal and found these "tips" I had written for myself. I thought I'll share them here.
So, here's a đ§”of #PhDtips for those starting their PhD!
#PhDlife #PhDchat
1. Maintain a #PhDjournalđ
Experiments, results, failures, meetings w/ guide, seminars, weekly plans, proposal brainstorming, talk prep - everything related to your PhD in one notebook.
(coursework & journal notes can be separate, but I used the same note. 1 note/year for me)
Experiments, results, failures, meetings w/ guide, seminars, weekly plans, proposal brainstorming, talk prep - everything related to your PhD in one notebook.
(coursework & journal notes can be separate, but I used the same note. 1 note/year for me)
2. Read a lot of journal articles. A lot.
It is the best way to take your research forward!
(I wanted to try the #365papersChallenge, but couldn't keep up. I read way fewer papers than I want myself to. This could be my sign from the universe to step up!)
#journalclub
It is the best way to take your research forward!
(I wanted to try the #365papersChallenge, but couldn't keep up. I read way fewer papers than I want myself to. This could be my sign from the universe to step up!)
#journalclub
New episode out today! Join us for a conversation with @LesinskiLab where we chat about his professional journey and his career as a translational researcher. Listen in and hear some #sciencebehindthescenes. #behindthemicroscope apple.co/34z7OUS
@LesinskiLab @WinshipAtEmory @EmoryMedicine @EmoryUniversity @A_P_S_A @sitcancer @CancerBioEmory @laneygradschool @LaneyEDGE @emoryhealthcare Dr. Lesinski (@LesinskiLab) completed his undergraduate studies at @bgsu before continuing on to Medical College of Ohio (now @UToledoMed) to complete his PhD in biomedical sciences.
He then continued on to @OhioState to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and an MPH in clinical investigation, eventually joining the faculty at @OhioStateMed.
Check out our recent episode with Dr. Megan Roche, @Meg_Runs_Happy, scientist, professional runner, and co-author of "the Happy Runner." Listen in to hear about her unique path to MD-PhD and how running influences her outlook on her professional life. apple.co/3sdGV1A
Dr. @Meg_Runs_Happy earned her bachelor's degree in neuroscience from @DukeU, where she was a member of the @DukeFH and @DukeTFXC teams, and also earned a master's degree in management studies from @DukeFuqua.
Dr. Roche then went on to earn her MD from @StanfordMed before joining the Medical Scholars research program and beginning her PhD studies @Stanford.
Todayâs #ResearchTip is a reminder that badmouthing is a distressing and destructive form of bullying we need to be alert to in academia. What is it? Find out in the thread âŹïž #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd #PhDChat #PhDHelp
What is badmouthing? Itâs when
- untrue
- unkind
- unfounded
information or rumours about a person are shared by one or more individuals, behind the person being badmouthedâs back.
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd #PhDChat #PhDHelp
- untrue
- unkind
- unfounded
information or rumours about a person are shared by one or more individuals, behind the person being badmouthedâs back.
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd #PhDChat #PhDHelp
Badmouthing in academia happens for a variety of reasons. Most commonly bullying, but also due to
- bad communication or poor management skills
- passive aggressive behaviour
- jealousy or spite
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd #PhDChat #PhDHelp
- bad communication or poor management skills
- passive aggressive behaviour
- jealousy or spite
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd #PhDChat #PhDHelp
Universities that expect #MentalHealth sessions for students and staff but do not have any budget to pay for this are truly showing how little they value safety and wellbeing. #AcademicChatter #AcademicMentalHealth #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #HigherEd #PhDChat #MedEd
I am asked on a daily basis to write and deliver talks on #AcademicMentalHealth, usually with a matter of days or a weekâs notice. With the assumption I can provide this service either for free or a very low fee. Itâs a big đ© #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #HigherEd
This approach from unis is exploitative. If students and staff need training it should be from those whoâre experienced and skilled. Whose time and expertise should be appropriately compensated. It mirrors other uni extractive practices. That ironically worsen mental distress.
A thread on how to choose MS/Ph.D. programs if you have multiple offers (from International Students' perspective, @Omviser1 )
Disclaimer: These are my personal thoughts and do not represent any organizations that I'm associated with.
#gradschool @AcademicsSay #phdstudent
Disclaimer: These are my personal thoughts and do not represent any organizations that I'm associated with.
#gradschool @AcademicsSay #phdstudent
Before I jump in, some background:
When I chose Penn State over my other acceptances (UIUC, Purdue, UC Santa Barbara etc.), my friends and family were surprised to hear that I gave up a top 5 school to attend a top 15/20 in my area.
Sharing my decisioning criteria below đ
When I chose Penn State over my other acceptances (UIUC, Purdue, UC Santa Barbara etc.), my friends and family were surprised to hear that I gave up a top 5 school to attend a top 15/20 in my area.
Sharing my decisioning criteria below đ
While funding wasn't an issue to me at all, I encourage everyone to think from a ROI perspective at MS or Ph.D. levels.
I read somewhere that an acceptance without proper funding is essentially a polite decline. $$ matters.
#Funding #PhDposition #Scholarships
I read somewhere that an acceptance without proper funding is essentially a polite decline. $$ matters.
#Funding #PhDposition #Scholarships
Todayâs #ResearchTip is we all know itâs wrong if supervisors say âsuffering is a badge of honour for a PhDâ. But PhDs regularly tell each other sufferingâs an inevitable part of a doctorate. Stopping them - or others - seeking help.
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #gradschool
So suffering should not be a badge of honour OR an inevitable part of doing a #PhD
Sometimes it will be challenging. But it should also have high points. If you are struggling without help or being made unwell or unhappy by your peers, supervisor or PI - ask for help!
Sometimes it will be challenging. But it should also have high points. If you are struggling without help or being made unwell or unhappy by your peers, supervisor or PI - ask for help!
You may feel afraid, exhausted or underconfident. That may lead you to be negative about your #PhD and assume you cannot seek support or none will be available. This hopelessness is a vicious cycle. There may not be people immediately available to help but help is still there
Ph.D admission decisions are kicking in & many students are going through rounds of interviews. Here are a few tips that Iâve learnt and shared over the years.
Disclaimer: These are based on personal experiences derived from a limited sample. Take it with a grain of salt đ.
Disclaimer: These are based on personal experiences derived from a limited sample. Take it with a grain of salt đ.
(1/19) First of all, letâs start off by acknowledging that PhD admission is extremely competitive. You're prolly fighting for an average of 5-30 spots out of hundreds/thousands of applicants. Attempting itself is a win. Kudos !đđż
#admissions #Competition #phdpositions #gradschool
#admissions #Competition #phdpositions #gradschool
(2/19) Money is at the stake. What does this mean? Someone out there is willing to take a risk on you & guaranteeing that youâll be taken care of for 5-6 years. Your tuition, fees, health insurance, & monthly living allowance are all paid for by the dept.
#Funding #MoneyTalks
#Funding #MoneyTalks
Below is a long-ish threadđ§”for some context to this amazing meme from @DrArialShogren and @thats_me_del_p.
TL;DR -- Our words matter. They shape and bias our understanding of the systems we study.
[1/n]
TL;DR -- Our words matter. They shape and bias our understanding of the systems we study.
[1/n]
First -- I'm blessed to have great colleagues @UaDeptBSC who put up with my shenanigans.
This conversation started with me giving @thats_me_del_p a hard time about a small grant proposal. The title mentioned "drivers of intermittence."
[2/n]
This conversation started with me giving @thats_me_del_p a hard time about a small grant proposal. The title mentioned "drivers of intermittence."
[2/n]
I'm not a big fan of umbrella terms like #sustainability, #connectivity, and now #intermittence.
In #interdisciplinary teams, negotiating a common language is difficult. I actually think its often MORE difficult when we share common terms with slightly diverging definitions
In #interdisciplinary teams, negotiating a common language is difficult. I actually think its often MORE difficult when we share common terms with slightly diverging definitions
#Gradschool interview questions & guided answers (I)
A. About yourself
- Academic history
- Current work
- Research interest
B. Why do you want a PhD degree?
- Your goal
- How a PhD degree will help you to reach your goal
#phdvoice #AcademicTwitter #Phd #phdlife #scholarship
A. About yourself
- Academic history
- Current work
- Research interest
B. Why do you want a PhD degree?
- Your goal
- How a PhD degree will help you to reach your goal
#phdvoice #AcademicTwitter #Phd #phdlife #scholarship
C. Why the school?
- 3 indexes from your research about the school; for instance:
- faculty to student ratio
- publication index (e.g. nature index)
- national ranking
- Environment
- Core and facilities - how they will advance your learning
- Library holdings
- 3 indexes from your research about the school; for instance:
- faculty to student ratio
- publication index (e.g. nature index)
- national ranking
- Environment
- Core and facilities - how they will advance your learning
- Library holdings
D. About your previous research
- A brilliant summary of one major research with the following guide
- background
- technique - this will reveal your expertise
- results
- significance
- your major role in the research
- A brilliant summary of one major research with the following guide
- background
- technique - this will reveal your expertise
- results
- significance
- your major role in the research
