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    Are they requiring a rubric?

    in Writing Samples

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    Think of this more as they want the context of the paper. You would do something similar if you were submitting just one chapter of a thesis or one section of a conference presentation. They want to understand the context of the writing so they can evaluate it correctly (a paper for a class on a subject may look very different from an article on the same subject).

    Should international students change their names in class?

    in Teaching

    Posted

    I'm a white American. My mother literally made up my name. I've never been asked to come up with a nickname/other name for myself to make it easier on the instructor even though almost every person I've met has had issues pronouncing my name (usually only linguists and trekkies get it right). I think this discussion is important as it helps us recognize such disparities. I personally like what @Eigen and @telkanuru do with passing around a sheet. I'd rather give everyone the chance to choose a nickname (if they wish) or the chance to help me pronounce their name correctly. That being said, if I interpreted your post correctly, OP, this student is used to using Leo and, as such, won't be offended that you do so. 

    Graduating on time - tips and observations?

    in Officially Grads

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    1. Speak to your adviser and professors often. 

    2. Don't just focus on classes when you get in. In my MA, one of the largest problems with previous students was that they took all their courses and still hadn't started their research (or even knew what they wanted to do). You don't need to know exactly what you're doing your first semester, but you do need to start working on ideas early. 

    3. Once you are in the research, analysis, and writing phases make sure to create a schedule and stick to it. This may mean making a daily schedule for yourself or working out a status update schedule with your adviser. Whatever you do, make sure it is a schedule you can and will stick to so you actually make progress even if you don't necessarily need to come into a lab every day. 

    4. Actually, make a schedule early for yourself so you know what you should be doing each semester (classes, what you should be working on for research, any conference submissions you need to work on, school paperwork, etc).

    5. If the profs let you, use class assignments to work on your research. Plenty of research essays can help form the foundation of your literary analysis and is a structured way to get you started on your research. 

    6. Allow yourself a destressing activity. You'll burn yourself out if you don't have an outlet. 

    7. When you make your schedule for writing (and also the analysis stage) assume it will take at least twice as long as you think it should. 

    8. Summer and Winter breaks are a great time to work on stages of your research without having to worry about classes. Use this time to write rough (or final) drafts of chapters or, if it's early in the project, use this time to write the proposal/IRB/misc drafts so that you can get them to your adviser earlier in the semester or work on reading for your lit review. 

    9. Make friends in and out of your cohort. It's great to have people going through the same classes and at the same stage of their career. It's also nice to make friends with students further in the program who can offer advice (and make sure to repay the favor when the new cohorts come in).

    10. Because I feel like it should be a solid 10 and it can't be said enough, communicate! Speak to the DGS, your profs, your adviser, the department chair, or whoever is appropriate about your progress and ways to keep yourself on track. 

     

     

    Let’s just TALK about it...

    in Waiting it Out

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    Yeah, I definitely get that @eighty8keys . Although I'm super excited, I've tried not to overly talk about the acceptance on the forum. I didn't get in anywhere last year and, although I was happy for those getting in, I know firsthand how it can hurt to see others get in everywhere while you're just waiting for one shot. 

    Let’s just TALK about it...

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    I know how you feel @ShewantsthePhD101 . I got my first acceptance less than 3 weeks after their deadline way back in December. I've had one interview for another program so far, but I shouldn't hear back about admissions from my remaining 6 programs until February. Although I should be in that relieved state that I'm going (and the school I got into is amazing- visiting them later this month), I'm still freaked out waiting for the remaining decisions. x]

    Talking about one's "personal experiences" in classroom discussions

    in Anthropology Forum

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    The problem may be the difference between ethnographic and anecdotal evidence. Your professors may be trying to help students make the shift to thinking as qualitative researchers. I've had someone in my anthro MA who used anecdotal evidence to make broad generalizations that really weren't applicable. This student ultimately ended up dropping from the program after a semester because they didn't take qualitative (or quantitative) data that contradicted their anecdotal evidence seriously (leading to issues with faculty and low grades on papers from not properly supporting their arguments). 

    Interviewed with a program, said I would back within a week (today would be week), still haven't head, what is going on?

    in Waiting it Out

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    If no one else has heard anything, all it means is that it's taking more time than they thought, which is normal. This also happens with job interviews, auditions (theater almost always seems to be late posting cast lists), etc. Good rule of thumb is to always assume it's going to take longer than they say and, if no one else has heard back, try not to worry too much. 

    What will you do if you get your first acceptance letter?

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    This is what I did.

    I was coming home from getting my blood drawn when I got an email notification that my status had changed and to check the website. I proceeded to spend the entire drive home (only about 10 minutes) freaking out and coming up with every rejection scenario possible. Once I got home, I checked the status, still freaked out it would be a rejection. I couldn't believe it when I read Congratulations. I just sat there in shock for a few minutes and then my anxiety turned to elation. I was filled with restless energy and may have done a few laps around the house. As soon as my parents were awake I went to their room and said, "Guess who's going to grad school."

    My father got a confused look on his face and said, "Why?" -__- He meant, "what brought you saying this on" but still. Anyways, I let them know I received an acceptance, high fived them both, then proceeded to text everyone I know, haha. I also printed out the acceptance and made them read it (partly because yay acceptance and partly to make sure I wasn't hallucinating). I also emailed all of my letter writers and thanked them. I then randomly said, "I got into grad school" at both of my parents for the next couple of days, multiple times a day.

    I have yet to post about it on social media because I'm trying to get a job, but most people who know me know about it, haha. 

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