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Adapting your writing for a research competition
Presenting in person can be nerve-wracking, but it is a great way to connect with a wider community of scholars.
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Relocation tips for grad students
Moving to a new city can be overwhelming – but it is also an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a new community.
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Unpacking inequalities at the doctoral level: Part 1
Despite strong interests in having diversified, highly qualified professionals, doctoral candidates generally remain a homogeneous group while minorities still face challenges in their doctoral path.
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If a doctoral degree is a job, it’s wise to move on when it’s no longer a fit
Three former grad students break down why they decided not to complete their degree.
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Thompson Rivers University seeks experts to shape the future of online education
Subject matter experts collaborate with instructional designers to create high quality content for online courses.
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Grad school application and funding tips for international students
An international grad student and university staff member shares her best advice.
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How to start the process of enhancing your writing versatility
In the second of this two-part series, the author gives grad students some concrete steps to enhance writing versatility.
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How to become a more versatile writer
In the first of this two-part series, the author explores the importance of developing the writing skillset that will serve you in the future.
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Telling the story of who you are through a scholarship application
Current recipients of the McCall MacBain Scholarship share tips and experiences from the application process.
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Three minutes to better knowledge translation
Former Three-Minute Thesis competitors share their winning tips for summarizing years of research to engage any audience.
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Negotiation: A skill that can transform your graduate school experience and beyond
The word often provokes fear, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Bringing your graduate work to life
Concordia University’s Creative Reuse Centre demonstrates how one student used her degree to transform a passion into a major project with real-world impact.
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Tips to help you ace the Graduate Record Examinations on a budget
By clarifying your goals, creating a detailed study plan, and maximizing the many resources that are available, you will increase your chances of doing well on this test.
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Dark academia: dealing with toxic work environments
A step-by-step guide to exiting unhealthy research groups.
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Securing an internship as a master of fine arts student
This time can help you grow your art practice, while you also gain new experiences and expand your network.
