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For the publications, the simplest answer is that Brown U appears on them because that's where he did the research. More generally, it's possible that he took a new job and Brown hasn't updated their website yet since their semester has yet to begin, for example. He could be at University of Arizona permanently, or there on a semester or year long sabbatical. It's also possible that he negotiated a split appointment where he spends six months at each school (yes, that happens). Any of these is plausible and they are all things I've seen happen. Like I said, if you really want to know, ask the person in question. ETA (cross-posted with @Neuro15): Or that. People do move from one school to another pretty frequently.

@EmmaJava, there have been lengthy discussions about this in the Chronicle fora and elsewhere. But, to be clear, the origin of "professor" is that of "one who professes" aka, one who teaches. A graduate student teaching a class is operating in that role. So is a lecturer teaching with their MA. So are those with terminal degrees in art, music, etc. (you know, those with a MFA who teach and are tenure-track or tenured faculty). There's certainly a political/labor argument to be made (see here, for example) for not calling adjuncts or graduate students "professor" but that really isn't the point you're making. So, my question to you is what title of respect could or should one ask undergraduates to use for a TA who may only be a year or two older than them (which is also a situation most traditional undergraduates have never experienced until college)? You probably also want to keep in mind the gender dynamics often at play, which lead to female instructors being called "Mrs" while more honorific titles are used for male instructors (see here). P.S. It's also worth noting that what I've said above and what you wrote are US-specific. In the UK and Australia, one's first tenure-track job with a terminal degree is as Lecturer.

The best way to know would be to write the professor in question and ask. There are any number of reasons why this could be the case.

In my subfield, it's pretty common to have both qualitative and quantitative methods training, with advanced coursework in one of the two areas depending on the tools and skills needed for one's own research project. I don't know enough about your field or interests to say if the same would hold true for you. At least in my area, the question of qualitative vs quantitative is more about the approach and scale one takes, rather than the specific topic. Which is to say that my project could've been slanted more in either direction and would've worked without having to change the topic.

@lightly-toasted, so sorry to hear this! Wishing you the best in what must be a very difficult time.

There wouldn't be much of a point of going to another school after a year for a master's program that's usually two years long. The coursework you did at the first school would basically have to be repeated.

Research experience =/ publications. Lots of research is done that isn't published for any number of reasons. I would think about the skills you learned and used in your BA and MA dissertations and how that can apply to future projects you're interested in doing. Did you, for example, take courses in statistics and use R, SAS, STATA, or SPSS to analyze a large data set for your dissertation? Did you conduct qualitative research where you can discuss the skills you learned regarding data analysis (which could include software like Atlas.ti or NVivo)? Worry more about that and less about publications.

Does it have to be a program that grants you a dual PhD in two areas or would you be ok getting a PhD in social psych and a MA or grad certificate in women's studies along the way?

I disagree with this. While it's true that someone may not keep a job open, you also have no idea how long it will take them to conduct the hiring process. At some places, there can be 2-3 months between when you apply and when they start doing interviews, then another month or so wait while they do a background check and what not before making an official offer. This is especially true of government positions. Also, starting dates can be negotiable/flexible. Consequently, I say that if you see something you really want in October or November, then definitely apply for it. You can't know or control for all the variables... Also, I'd consult recent alums from your program to get a sense of how long it took them to go from application to day one on the job.

@SarahBethSortino, I can't speak to your specific issue but, I will note that many of the younger members of your cohort are probably constantly being mistaken for an undergraduate (or even a prospective undergrad) student, which brings its own set of issues. Several members of my faculty cohort are frequently mistaken for undergrads, asked what their major is, etc., which leads to some real issues when it comes to getting work done.

THIS. My subfield was all the rage on the job market back when I started my PhD but it is definitely not all the rage right now. So, I'm glad it's something I enjoy doing research in because otherwise I'd be really pissed off about the whole thing. To fuzzy's other point, my interests have also evolved over time and are much broader now than they were when I began my PhD, which has been a good thing when it comes to the market.

This is going to depend on how your institution recalculates your GPA when you retake a course. At some schools both grades count while at others only the grade from the retake would count toward your GPA.

I think it's overkill to ask about fit and send them your CV but that might just be me. If I were going to write to someone as a prospective MA student planning to do a thesis, I'd express my interest in their current research and possibly ask about upcoming openings and projects in their lab.

I would look at the grad school website for each of those schools and search through the information they provide. For more general scholarships/fellowships, we'd need more information about your field of study (subfield too), degree you're pursuing, and where you currently are in your academic journey.

What would you gain or learn from doing these preparatory courses? Are you missing some key qualifications to do a PhD either in Egypt or abroad?

If I were doing a contract job, I'd want several things clearly outlined such as, whether there are any benefits, how you'll be paid (W-2 vs 1099, which has huge tax implications), whether contracts can be renewed (and if so, the process by which this occurs), and whether and how often contract employees are hired by the employer.

In general, people choose their master's course based on their interests. What are you most interested in studying at a Canadian university? In what areas do you have research experience? Why are you interested in doing a master's? Use those questions to guide you in your search for a program. Then, reach out to specific grad programs to inquire about whether your GPA will automatically disqualify you (only do this after thoroughly reading their website). Good luck!

Honestly, two of the best descriptions of doing a literature I've read are in Proposals that Work by Locke et al. (I have the 5th edition) and a book on doing empirical research for political science students by Leanne Powner. I'm not even in political science but have used Powner's section on literature reviews in undergrad research methods courses with great success. Regardless of the amount of space you have, your literature review needs to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature relevant to your topic. One could write a good literature review with 100 sources in 10 pages (but one could also write a bad one with 100 sources in 10 pages). Worry more about making sure you're doing what a lit review is supposed to do and less about how long it will be once you write it. FWIW, if I knew I had 10 pages, I'd be leaning more toward 100+ sources (check out the Annual Reviews journals if you want to see papers that are 15-20 pages long and provide a review of sometimes upwards of 200 sources). Focus on content first and let the length come as you edit and revise.

University of Michigan SNRE? Yale School of Forestry and ES? Any number of public privacy programs, like Indiana's?

Does your program have lab rotations? If so, that might help. In any event, read, read, read, and then read some more. Start with relevant review papers in your field.

Two thoughts: 1) In general, the South is more formal than the southwest. As in, it's much more common for people to dress business casual or nicer to teach (even as grad students). 2) It's unlikely you'll be interacting with (m)any faculty at the school-wide orientation as that's typically run by student affairs professionals. Personally, I'd opt do jeans/summer casual for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. For Monday and Tuesday, I'd do something a little nicer (so maybe khakis or a dress/skirt, if female). I wouldn't necessarily go all the way to business casual unless you have and are comfortable in those clothes. For shoes, I'd go with something that's nice and easy to walk around a lot in for all events.

You should do more reading. Plenty of qualitative researchers have written about the things you talk about. You might also be interested in a recent special issue in the journal Area on decolonizing indigenous studies.

This is probably discipline specific. I've never been to a conference in any of my fields that lists someone's status (faculty vs. student) on the name badge. In my fields, all that's listed are your name and your institutional affiliation (if you have one).

It's probably also worth noting that some countries give preference to national citizens first when it comes to hiring, which can complicate things as a foreigner. If I were playing the game that you're playing, OP, I'd probably try to go a country where I can learn a language that is spoken in multiple countries (e.g., French or German), rather than one that is less widely used like Danish or Norwegian. But, I think this is all a crazy gamble to take given that you really should be picking PhD programs based on where you can best pursue the research you want to pursue.

This question has been asked and answered frequently around here. I'd suggest using the search box to find responses to this. But, no, you don't need to read 12 papers to email someone.