helpful sample SOPs

[sabrinamichelle]

I just found a link to some helpful examples of successful SOPs from the Duke anthropology website. Not sure if anyone has posted this before so my apologies if I overlooked it.

http://culturalanthropology.duke.edu/uploads/assets/2011-2012GradStmts.doc

It's hard to know where to start writing my statement. It helped give me an idea of how to be direct with my research project upfront!

[bluejay16]

I can't believe Duke posted these up. They're extremely helpful and insightful for SOPs. I'm just starting to outline my SOP as well and this definitely has changed my perspective on how to organize my points.

[whirlpool4]

Having read those in addition to what I've found online, I realize my writing needs to grow up! Embellishing a story worked for undergrad admissions, but I see now I need to start writing like a college-educated adult. They really need to offer a course for writing in the hard science fields.

[Eddie Kant]

Here are a couple I found helpful.

http://www.mediafire.com/?9kx33co5wrjedff

http://www.mediafire.com/?o6ylvj01dwu8boy

I also have a link in my profile to a lengthy doc entitled "About the SoP."

[tendaysleft]

Wow, all of these are great resources! Thanks Eddie and sabrinamichelle!