Articles related to "Academia"
Academia and the Classics
Review of the Academic Writing and Classic Literature topics on Suite 101.
review • essays • essay writing • academic writing • student
Review of the Academic Writing and Classic Literature topics on Suite 101.
review • essays • essay writing • academic writing • student
Leaving Academia for a New Profession
Graduate school trains you to do one job: work at a university in a teaching or research position. So how do you change careers if you decide academia's not for you?
certificate program • internship • continuing education • tenure-track jobs • academic jobs
Graduate school trains you to do one job: work at a university in a teaching or research position. So how do you change careers if you decide academia's not for you?
certificate program • internship • continuing education • tenure-track jobs • academic jobs
What is Biogeography? Careers and Academia
In an increasingly specialised world, biogeography is the natural result of the need to study the effects geography has on a biology and biodiversity.
biogeography • biodiversity • what is biogeography • biogeography careers • climate change
In an increasingly specialised world, biogeography is the natural result of the need to study the effects geography has on a biology and biodiversity.
biogeography • biodiversity • what is biogeography • biogeography careers • climate change
My Last Semester as a Professor
Join me as I chronicle my last semester as a college professor! Here's the ongoing series of my blog posts about my adventures.
college professor • semester • academia • academic career • advantages of being a professor
Join me as I chronicle my last semester as a college professor! Here's the ongoing series of my blog posts about my adventures.
college professor • semester • academia • academic career • advantages of being a professor
Can Classics Go Too Far?
Can academia hurt our enjoyment of good literature as a good read? Read my story, then let me know what you think.
toni morrison • beloved • oprah • literature • academia
Can academia hurt our enjoyment of good literature as a good read? Read my story, then let me know what you think.
toni morrison • beloved • oprah • literature • academia
Community College Teaching
Where do you find information on community colleges? Where do you find employment listings? What is the average course load? What kinds of classes will you teach? Who are your students?
community • college • teaching • instructor • professor
Where do you find information on community colleges? Where do you find employment listings? What is the average course load? What kinds of classes will you teach? Who are your students?
community • college • teaching • instructor • professor
Evaluating your Internet Professor
In a virtual academic environment, how do you ensure your professor and faculty are qualified, accessible, and committed to your success?
internet professor • \virtual academia • virtual classroom • instructor • continuing education
In a virtual academic environment, how do you ensure your professor and faculty are qualified, accessible, and committed to your success?
internet professor • \virtual academia • virtual classroom • instructor • continuing education
Open Access in Academic Libraries
The current publishing industry is a chaotic, overly expensive operation which many regard is scrambling frantically to stay afloat. Some say open access is the answer.
open access • subversive proposal • publishing • institutional repositories • academia
The current publishing industry is a chaotic, overly expensive operation which many regard is scrambling frantically to stay afloat. Some say open access is the answer.
open access • subversive proposal • publishing • institutional repositories • academia
Publishing Your Way to Tenure
Publications are an important component for tenure. What should you publish?
publishing • tenure • academia • academic • career
Publications are an important component for tenure. What should you publish?
publishing • tenure • academia • academic • career
Spanish and Dutch Painters
Which 17th-century European artist was known for night scenes, had a deformed hand, established a public art academy, or captured scenes of the New World?
gerrit van honthorst • jan asselyn • asselijn • bartolomé esteban murillo • academia de bellas artes
Which 17th-century European artist was known for night scenes, had a deformed hand, established a public art academy, or captured scenes of the New World?
gerrit van honthorst • jan asselyn • asselijn • bartolomé esteban murillo • academia de bellas artes
Teaching and Tenure
Teaching is an important part of the tenure process. This article discusses teaching teachniques and resources.
history • history • teaching • careers • jobs
Teaching is an important part of the tenure process. This article discusses teaching teachniques and resources.
history • history • teaching • careers • jobs
The Association Avenue
Why are associations interested in History majors? What kinds of jobs are you qualified for?
history • historian • writing • writer • public relations
Why are associations interested in History majors? What kinds of jobs are you qualified for?
history • historian • writing • writer • public relations
The Exclusion of Asian Canadian Studies
Although the term "Asian Canadian" has been in use in research since the 1970's, it has been absent in academia. What is "Asian Canadian"?
asian canadian studies • pan-asian • asian canadian cultural organization • chinese canadian • japanese canadian
Although the term "Asian Canadian" has been in use in research since the 1970's, it has been absent in academia. What is "Asian Canadian"?
asian canadian studies • pan-asian • asian canadian cultural organization • chinese canadian • japanese canadian
Top Tourist Sites in Florence
The Uffizi gallery, Piazza della Signoria, Michaelangelo's David , Botticelli's Venus, the Famous Duomo - all these make Florence a must-see for visitors to Italy.
tourist sites in florence • boboli gardens • italian art • piazza della signoria • uffizi gallery
The Uffizi gallery, Piazza della Signoria, Michaelangelo's David , Botticelli's Venus, the Famous Duomo - all these make Florence a must-see for visitors to Italy.
tourist sites in florence • boboli gardens • italian art • piazza della signoria • uffizi gallery
Advantages to Being a Professor
Are you thinking of becoming a professor? Academia involves a major commitment, so think hard. Here are some advantages to life as a professor.
college professor • academic career • career information • tenure • career choice
Are you thinking of becoming a professor? Academia involves a major commitment, so think hard. Here are some advantages to life as a professor.
college professor • academic career • career information • tenure • career choice
Getting Involved
Being involved in historical organizations like the American Historical Association or historical socities on the international, national, regional, state, county, and city level should be an important aspect of your career in History. These organizations help keep you current and they allow you to work to make History accessible to the general public.
history • historical societies • organizations • american • america
Being involved in historical organizations like the American Historical Association or historical socities on the international, national, regional, state, county, and city level should be an important aspect of your career in History. These organizations help keep you current and they allow you to work to make History accessible to the general public.
history • historical societies • organizations • american • america
Getting Tenure
So, you have a tenure track position and you want to make it to the next step, actually getting tenure.
tenure • college • university • teaching • service
So, you have a tenure track position and you want to make it to the next step, actually getting tenure.
tenure • college • university • teaching • service
Gambling on a Dream
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
Gambling on a Dream
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
Inspiration/Discipline? Poetry Writing Process
Does a poet wait for inspiration or rely on discipline? An experienced poet discusses which has a better success rate.
poetry writing process • inspiration for poetry • discipline in poetry • mystical poetry • poetry success
Does a poet wait for inspiration or rely on discipline? An experienced poet discusses which has a better success rate.
poetry writing process • inspiration for poetry • discipline in poetry • mystical poetry • poetry success
Academic Conferences
You're off to your first academic conference! Scared much? Here's some tips to help you feel less overwhelmed.
academic conference • graduate student • conference paper • scholarly convention • graduate student advisor
You're off to your first academic conference! Scared much? Here's some tips to help you feel less overwhelmed.
academic conference • graduate student • conference paper • scholarly convention • graduate student advisor
Disadvantages to Being a Professor
Thinking of becoming a professor? Read this list about the disadvantages to being a professor. If the list doesn't scare you away, an academic career may be for you.
college professor • academic career • career information • liberal arts professor • disadvantages of becoming a professor
Thinking of becoming a professor? Read this list about the disadvantages to being a professor. If the list doesn't scare you away, an academic career may be for you.
college professor • academic career • career information • liberal arts professor • disadvantages of becoming a professor
Reader Response and Hypertext – Part II
The second part of a series of articles looking at Reader Response theories and Hypertext.
iser • fish • fetterley • showalter • postmodern
The second part of a series of articles looking at Reader Response theories and Hypertext.
iser • fish • fetterley • showalter • postmodern
Will You Be Part of the Internet2, Too?
This article begins a discussion of Internet2, a network aimed at the development of new networking technologies.
internet • internet2 • networking • technologies
This article begins a discussion of Internet2, a network aimed at the development of new networking technologies.
internet • internet2 • networking • technologies
ESL Letter Writing Exercise
Unlike assigning personal essays or expository reports, having ESL students write letters or emails that may get a response supports the aim of the writing itself.
esl students • esl teachers • writing letters • writing • letter writing
Unlike assigning personal essays or expository reports, having ESL students write letters or emails that may get a response supports the aim of the writing itself.
esl students • esl teachers • writing letters • writing • letter writing
Fighting Bias in Higher Education
An interview with Luann Wright, founder of NoIndoctrination.org, a website where students report perceived bias from professors and campus programs.
professor bias • higher education • college student • noindoctrination.org • ratemyprofessor.com
An interview with Luann Wright, founder of NoIndoctrination.org, a website where students report perceived bias from professors and campus programs.
professor bias • higher education • college student • noindoctrination.org • ratemyprofessor.com
Homo Floresiensis: An Update on the 'Hobbits' of Indonesia
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
Homo Floresiensis: An Update on the 'Hobbits' of Indonesia
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
Introduction to Internet2
Introduction to the Internet2 project.
internet2 • i2 • internet • future technology • www
Introduction to the Internet2 project.
internet2 • i2 • internet • future technology • www
Meeting People in Unusual Places
Mr. or Mrs. Right may be right under your nose. Find out where the right one for you may turn up!
love • sex • relationships • library • restaurant
Mr. or Mrs. Right may be right under your nose. Find out where the right one for you may turn up!
love • sex • relationships • library • restaurant
Meetings
Where can you find out about conferences in your fields of interest?
conferences • meetings • careers • employment • history
Where can you find out about conferences in your fields of interest?
conferences • meetings • careers • employment • history
Teaching on the Internet2
This article discusses the distributed education standards and utilities being developed under the auspices of the Internet2 project.
teaching • java • distributed • internet • internet2
This article discusses the distributed education standards and utilities being developed under the auspices of the Internet2 project.
teaching • java • distributed • internet • internet2
Are Schools Safer Now?
Zero Tolerance policies were adopted by amajorty of American schools to deal with violence and anti-social student behavior in 1997. Has the policy improved safety?
zero toleance • schools • discipline • comon sense • infraction
Zero Tolerance policies were adopted by amajorty of American schools to deal with violence and anti-social student behavior in 1997. Has the policy improved safety?
zero toleance • schools • discipline • comon sense • infraction
Canadian Politics – New Democratic Party (NDP)
The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.
canada election 2008 • october 14 election • new democratic party canada • jack layton canada • ndp canada
The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.
canada election 2008 • october 14 election • new democratic party canada • jack layton canada • ndp canada
Citing Sources in a Business Plan
In a tight credit market, lenders and investors want to see verifiable information in a business plan's analysis. When seeking financing or investors, show the facts!
citing business sources • references in business plans • verifiable business plans • writing for scared venture capitalists • competitive business planning
In a tight credit market, lenders and investors want to see verifiable information in a business plan's analysis. When seeking financing or investors, show the facts!
citing business sources • references in business plans • verifiable business plans • writing for scared venture capitalists • competitive business planning
Expelled, a Documentary by Ben Stein
Through multiple interviews and previously untold stories, Ben Stein uncovers a taboo subject - intelligent design - and asks why it was under wraps in the first place.
ben stein • freedom of speech • intelligent design • creationism • evolution
Through multiple interviews and previously untold stories, Ben Stein uncovers a taboo subject - intelligent design - and asks why it was under wraps in the first place.
ben stein • freedom of speech • intelligent design • creationism • evolution
Teaching About Music Piracy
Learn some simple strategies to teach children to honor copyrighted music and avoid illegal file sharing. Teach your children about music piracy early and often!
copyrighted music • music piracy • illegal file sharing • music copyright • fair use
Learn some simple strategies to teach children to honor copyrighted music and avoid illegal file sharing. Teach your children about music piracy early and often!
copyrighted music • music piracy • illegal file sharing • music copyright • fair use
Why Choose Anthropology?
Whether you are a graduate or you are simply curious there has never been a better time to think of doing an undergraduate degree in anthropology!
cultural anthropology • linguistics • archaeology • medical anthropology • physical anthropology
Whether you are a graduate or you are simply curious there has never been a better time to think of doing an undergraduate degree in anthropology!
cultural anthropology • linguistics • archaeology • medical anthropology • physical anthropology
An Internet Look at Education
Taking a look at education and Yahoo!Life's top 200 Internet connected colleges.
college • education • www • internet • society
Taking a look at education and Yahoo!Life's top 200 Internet connected colleges.
college • education • www • internet • society
AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE, II
A short discussion of movies and history with a citation of COL Harry Summers and Vietnam Magazine.
colonel harry summers • military • movies
A short discussion of movies and history with a citation of COL Harry Summers and Vietnam Magazine.
colonel harry summers • military • movies
Autism Support Mailing Lists
There are many forms of support available to parents who have children with autism. One form is the electronic mailing list.
autism • autistic • pdd • asperger • asperger syndrome
There are many forms of support available to parents who have children with autism. One form is the electronic mailing list.
autism • autistic • pdd • asperger • asperger syndrome
Fun on Campus
Stories of political wackiness on campus.
political correctness • abu-jamal • mary daly
Stories of political wackiness on campus.
political correctness • abu-jamal • mary daly
The Future of Criminal Profiling
A look at the potential future/fates of criminal profiling. Where it is now, where it may/should go, and other questions about its future.
profile • profiling • investigative • investigation • psychology
A look at the potential future/fates of criminal profiling. Where it is now, where it may/should go, and other questions about its future.
profile • profiling • investigative • investigation • psychology
The Great Wall of China
Who built the Great Wall of China, and why? The answers are important to China's past and present.
great wall • china • ch'in dynasty • ming dynasty • mao ze-dong
Who built the Great Wall of China, and why? The answers are important to China's past and present.
great wall • china • ch'in dynasty • ming dynasty • mao ze-dong
A Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of taking credit for someone else's work. To help you avoid plagiarism, here is a detailed discussion of different forms of plagiarism.
plagiarism • college student • avoid plagiarism • definition for plagiarism • articles on plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of taking credit for someone else's work. To help you avoid plagiarism, here is a detailed discussion of different forms of plagiarism.
plagiarism • college student • avoid plagiarism • definition for plagiarism • articles on plagiarism
All About Your College Professor
College life will be easier if you understand the person who controls the grade book. Here are six things you should know about your professors.
professor • mad professor • college life • grade book • academic success
College life will be easier if you understand the person who controls the grade book. Here are six things you should know about your professors.
professor • mad professor • college life • grade book • academic success
Ben Stein Takes on Charles Darwin
Ben Stein's documentary movie "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" adds fuel to the fiery debate over evolution, Intelligent Design, and our cosmic origins.
ben stein • expelled: no intelligence allowed • ben stein expelled • ben stein intelligence • ben stein movie
Ben Stein's documentary movie "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" adds fuel to the fiery debate over evolution, Intelligent Design, and our cosmic origins.
ben stein • expelled: no intelligence allowed • ben stein expelled • ben stein intelligence • ben stein movie
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