In this post, I share some resources on academic writing that I — and the students I work with — have found particularly helpful.
Author: Karin Admiraal
Quick Tips for Graduate School: How to Create an APA-Style Table
How to create a table in APA format with instructional video.
How to Write Like a Graduate Student
For many graduate students, writing academic papers is one of the most anxiety-producing parts of the grad school experience. But even if your program isn’t giving you much direction, there are strategies you can use to become a strong academic writer.
Four Things I Worry About with ChatGPT
Four things to worry about with ChatGPT include: loss of student voice, bias, damage to community, and loss of learning.
Problem Identification: When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
We all have problems. I argued in an earlier post that admitting what you don’t know and seeking out the resources that can help is a (maybe the) key to success in graduate school. But what if you don’t know what you don’t know? What if you don’t even know what the problem is? The…
How to Use ChatGPT in Graduate School
Some thoughts about how to think about the role of generative AI in research and writing. While in K-12 education and undergraduate programs, generative AI is a hot topic, there seems to be less frenzy about how graduate students might think about or use tools such as ChatGPT. In a show of extremely unscientific survey…
The Number One Tip for Graduate School Success
Admitting ignorance can be difficult for graduate students. But learning to say, “I don’t know” opens the door to academic success in graduate school.
Streamline Your Research with This Free Tool
Zotero can help you keep your digital resources organized and accessible from anywhere.
How to Make the Most of Your Library
The library is an important resource for graduate students. Librarians discuss how they can help students to succeed in graduate school.
Advice from Experienced Travelers: What to Expect on the Grad School Journey
Graduate students share some of the challenges of grad school.
