Articles related to "Academic Career"
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
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
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
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
Active Participation In Education
Studies show children learn better and have a greater chance of academic success when one or both parents are active in their education. So how can parents get involved?
parental involvement in education • history of homeschooling • educating children outside public school • chidlren and academic success • parental invovlment and academic success
Studies show children learn better and have a greater chance of academic success when one or both parents are active in their education. So how can parents get involved?
parental involvement in education • history of homeschooling • educating children outside public school • chidlren and academic success • parental invovlment and academic success
Anatomist Andreas Vesalius
Biography of Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist, physician and scientist, famous for his book Fabrica, the greatest medical book in his time.
andreas vesalius • anatomist vesalius • andreas vesalius biography • vesalius and fabrica • founder of modern human anatomy
Biography of Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist, physician and scientist, famous for his book Fabrica, the greatest medical book in his time.
andreas vesalius • anatomist vesalius • andreas vesalius biography • vesalius and fabrica • founder of modern human anatomy
Daycare and Children
What is the latest news of the effects of institutionalized childcare? The National Institutes on Health releases it's latest report on the pros - and cons of daycare.
daycare • institutionalized childcare • effects of daycare • quality childcare • daycare and language skills
What is the latest news of the effects of institutionalized childcare? The National Institutes on Health releases it's latest report on the pros - and cons of daycare.
daycare • institutionalized childcare • effects of daycare • quality childcare • daycare and language skills
Is Paraphrasing Plagiarism?
Paraphrasing as such is not plagiarism. Paraphrases must, however, adhere to certain standards. Read the following article to find out what they are.
how to paraphrase • what is paraphrase • paraphrasing and plagiarism • can i paraphrase • tips on paraphrasing
Paraphrasing as such is not plagiarism. Paraphrases must, however, adhere to certain standards. Read the following article to find out what they are.
how to paraphrase • what is paraphrase • paraphrasing and plagiarism • can i paraphrase • tips on paraphrasing
A Short Bio Of W. O. Mitchell
A profile of the late, great Prairie writer, W. O. Mitchell.
canadian literature • w o mitchell • jake and the kid • who has seen the wind • prairie
A profile of the late, great Prairie writer, W. O. Mitchell.
canadian literature • w o mitchell • jake and the kid • who has seen the wind • prairie
A Tribute to Lewis Carroll
Most known for his bizarre tale of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll changed children's literature forever. Find out how his own life story contributed to his intricately woven tales of imagination...
lewis carroll alice in wonderland through the look
Most known for his bizarre tale of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll changed children's literature forever. Find out how his own life story contributed to his intricately woven tales of imagination...
lewis carroll alice in wonderland through the look
Advantages of Division III Sports
Sports at the Division III level offer key advantages over athletics found at Division I and Division II schools, yet are often overlooked by college bound athletes.
advantages of division iii sports • college athletics division iii • advantages of diii sports • advantages of d3 sports • greater division iii success
Sports at the Division III level offer key advantages over athletics found at Division I and Division II schools, yet are often overlooked by college bound athletes.
advantages of division iii sports • college athletics division iii • advantages of diii sports • advantages of d3 sports • greater division iii success
Editing Graduate Essays
The most important step to writing a winning personal statement for graduate school applications is the revising process.
writing graduate application essays • graduate admission essay • writing personal statements • personal statements • graduate applications
The most important step to writing a winning personal statement for graduate school applications is the revising process.
writing graduate application essays • graduate admission essay • writing personal statements • personal statements • graduate applications
Fargo Rallies On Behalf Of Imprisoned Journalist
Roxana Saberi, a native of Fargo North Dakota was imprisoned by the Iranian government this year. People in her hometown are of Fargo/Moorhead are rallying in support.
roxana saberi • fargo north dakota • moorhead minnesota • feature story news • miss north dakota
Roxana Saberi, a native of Fargo North Dakota was imprisoned by the Iranian government this year. People in her hometown are of Fargo/Moorhead are rallying in support.
roxana saberi • fargo north dakota • moorhead minnesota • feature story news • miss north dakota
Funding for Academic Opportunities in Germany
Hope to build research credentials and experience? Many organizations provide opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, Ph.D candidates and post doctorates.
study grants germany • daad grant • scholarships for study abroad • research fellowships germany • research grants germany
Hope to build research credentials and experience? Many organizations provide opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, Ph.D candidates and post doctorates.
study grants germany • daad grant • scholarships for study abroad • research fellowships germany • research grants germany
National School Counseling Week is Feb 2-6, 2009
National School Counseling Week is a time to recognize school counselors, the many ways they provide support , and how they constantly strive to improve their programs.
school counseling programs • school counseling program development • asca domains • comprehensive guidance programs • national school counseling week
National School Counseling Week is a time to recognize school counselors, the many ways they provide support , and how they constantly strive to improve their programs.
school counseling programs • school counseling program development • asca domains • comprehensive guidance programs • national school counseling week
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
What the Heck Is a Pitot Probe?
A nearly 300-year-old invention may hold the key to unraveling the mystery of why Air France Flight 447 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.
air france crash • air france sensor • air france speed sensors • air france pitot probe • pitot probe
A nearly 300-year-old invention may hold the key to unraveling the mystery of why Air France Flight 447 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.
air france crash • air france sensor • air france speed sensors • air france pitot probe • pitot probe
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
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Looking for a free lunch in the global education economy.
distance education • access • free • market • global education economy
Looking for a free lunch in the global education economy.
distance education • access • free • market • global education economy
A Biography of Robertson Davies
Although he taught literature at Toronto's Trinity College for 21 years, Davies entered university as a non-degree student because he could not pass a mathematics exam.
robertson davies • deptford trilogy • salterton trilogy • fifth business • peterborough examiner editor
Although he taught literature at Toronto's Trinity College for 21 years, Davies entered university as a non-degree student because he could not pass a mathematics exam.
robertson davies • deptford trilogy • salterton trilogy • fifth business • peterborough examiner editor
Artist William Conger
Brief biography of artist and educator William Conger, whose works fuse form, color and context in a singularly brilliant manner.
william conger • abstract artists • arthur dove • elaine de kooning • nelson algren
Brief biography of artist and educator William Conger, whose works fuse form, color and context in a singularly brilliant manner.
william conger • abstract artists • arthur dove • elaine de kooning • nelson algren
Barbara Smith's THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS
Discussion of Barbara Smith's newest book, THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS: WRITINGS ON RACE, GENDER, AND FREEDOM.
barbara smith • african american lesbians • black lesbians • black women • african american women
Discussion of Barbara Smith's newest book, THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS: WRITINGS ON RACE, GENDER, AND FREEDOM.
barbara smith • african american lesbians • black lesbians • black women • african american women
Dissertation and Thesis Topics
Choosing a meaningful research topic for your dissertation or master's thesis can be a challenge. Here are some criteria to help you decide.
dissertation topic • thesis topic • doctorate • master's degree • graduate school
Choosing a meaningful research topic for your dissertation or master's thesis can be a challenge. Here are some criteria to help you decide.
dissertation topic • thesis topic • doctorate • master's degree • graduate school
Dr. Randy Pausch
The life and achievements of Dr. Pausch who, despite suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer, is leading an active life and helping to raise awareness of the illness.
dr. randy pausch • terminal pancreatic cancer • carnegie mellon university • last lecture • randy pausch day
The life and achievements of Dr. Pausch who, despite suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer, is leading an active life and helping to raise awareness of the illness.
dr. randy pausch • terminal pancreatic cancer • carnegie mellon university • last lecture • randy pausch day
Ernst Mach (1838 – 1916)
Ernst Mach was an Austrian physicist and philosopher who established important principles of optics, mechanics, motion, wave dynamics and sensory experience.
ernst mach • biography ernst mach • mach's principle • speed of sound • mach 2
Ernst Mach was an Austrian physicist and philosopher who established important principles of optics, mechanics, motion, wave dynamics and sensory experience.
ernst mach • biography ernst mach • mach's principle • speed of sound • mach 2
Grade Inflation in High Schools
Both grade inflation that produces an abnormal number of superior scores as well as restructuring testing mechanisms to avoid failure percentages harms the process.
grade inflation in high school • setting achievable student goals • curbing grade inflation • pressure in grading • course construction and grade inflation
Both grade inflation that produces an abnormal number of superior scores as well as restructuring testing mechanisms to avoid failure percentages harms the process.
grade inflation in high school • setting achievable student goals • curbing grade inflation • pressure in grading • course construction and grade inflation
How to Become a School Counselor
Schools systems employ specialized educators to assist students, families, and staff. These educators are called school counselors.
how to become a school counselor • how to become a high school counselor • how to become a high school guidance counselor • how to become a school guidance counselor • school counselor
Schools systems employ specialized educators to assist students, families, and staff. These educators are called school counselors.
how to become a school counselor • how to become a high school counselor • how to become a high school guidance counselor • how to become a school guidance counselor • school counselor
How to Survive Your First Year in College
Getting used to life as a college student is easy if you just remember to study a bit, make efforts to meet new friends, and avoid eating too many goodies.
freshman • freshman fifteen • college success tips • university • college
Getting used to life as a college student is easy if you just remember to study a bit, make efforts to meet new friends, and avoid eating too many goodies.
freshman • freshman fifteen • college success tips • university • college
How to Write a Five-Paragraph Essay
The five-paragraph essay is a staple of the educational community. Learning how to write one effectively can increase student performance and writing proficiency.
steps of essay writing • five-paragraph-essays • composition • effective writing • five-paragraph-essay and education
The five-paragraph essay is a staple of the educational community. Learning how to write one effectively can increase student performance and writing proficiency.
steps of essay writing • five-paragraph-essays • composition • effective writing • five-paragraph-essay and education
Hugo Chávez
Military man and leader of Venezuela for ten years, the often controversial Hugo Chávez has been at the forefront of a wave of democratic socialism in Latin America.
hugo rafael chavez frias • venezuelan coup 1992 • socialist president hugo chavez • bolivarian revolutionary movement • bolivariansim
Military man and leader of Venezuela for ten years, the often controversial Hugo Chávez has been at the forefront of a wave of democratic socialism in Latin America.
hugo rafael chavez frias • venezuelan coup 1992 • socialist president hugo chavez • bolivarian revolutionary movement • bolivariansim
Inside Out – Portrait of an Eating Disorder
Nadia Shivack's moving graphic memoir features her lifelong struggle against an eating disorder.
nadia shivack • inside out • eating disorders • art therapy • bulimia
Nadia Shivack's moving graphic memoir features her lifelong struggle against an eating disorder.
nadia shivack • inside out • eating disorders • art therapy • bulimia
Nina Berberova
Short biography of the Russian writer of worldly talents.
nina berberova • russian authors • the accompanist • the tattered cloak and other novels • women authors
Short biography of the Russian writer of worldly talents.
nina berberova • russian authors • the accompanist • the tattered cloak and other novels • women authors
Preventing the Homework Hassle
It's back to school season and that means homework. These simple and effective strategies help parents eliminate the nightly frustrations often created by homework.
homework • parenting • elementary school children • school success • single parents
It's back to school season and that means homework. These simple and effective strategies help parents eliminate the nightly frustrations often created by homework.
homework • parenting • elementary school children • school success • single parents
Review -- Australian Marine Life by Graham Edgar
This new edition of a classic text offers a guide to the incredible diversity of subtidal and intertidal plants and animals in the temperate coastal waters of Australia
australian marine life • graham edgar • temperate coastal waters of australia • marine plant and animal communities • subtidal and intertidal plants and animals
This new edition of a classic text offers a guide to the incredible diversity of subtidal and intertidal plants and animals in the temperate coastal waters of Australia
australian marine life • graham edgar • temperate coastal waters of australia • marine plant and animal communities • subtidal and intertidal plants and animals
School Transition Issues for Adopted Kids
When an adoptee starts at a new school, it is normal for there be adjustment issues. Here are some common problems adoptive parents can watch for during the transition.
adopted kids adjusting to school • adoptees school transition • adopted kids school adjustment • adopted kids trouble adjusting school • adopted kids new school
When an adoptee starts at a new school, it is normal for there be adjustment issues. Here are some common problems adoptive parents can watch for during the transition.
adopted kids adjusting to school • adoptees school transition • adopted kids school adjustment • adopted kids trouble adjusting school • adopted kids new school
Science Fair Scientific Method
During their educational careers most homeschoolers participate in a science fair, so it is important students understand what the scientific method is and how to use it.
understanding the scientific method • asking and answering scientific questions • homeschooling science fair • steps of the scientific method • homeschool science projects
During their educational careers most homeschoolers participate in a science fair, so it is important students understand what the scientific method is and how to use it.
understanding the scientific method • asking and answering scientific questions • homeschooling science fair • steps of the scientific method • homeschool science projects
Should You Go to Graduate School?
Is graduate school right for you? Here are some serious questions to consider before you make this commitment.
graduate stipend • teaching assistantship • research assistantship • commitment • requirements
Is graduate school right for you? Here are some serious questions to consider before you make this commitment.
graduate stipend • teaching assistantship • research assistantship • commitment • requirements
Suicide in Education
With a stronger economy, South Korea has placed emphasis on education as the key to their overwhelming success. However, at what cost are these new pressures having on the children who have been entrusted with its economy’s future survival?
play • empathy • tesl • tesol • tefl
With a stronger economy, South Korea has placed emphasis on education as the key to their overwhelming success. However, at what cost are these new pressures having on the children who have been entrusted with its economy’s future survival?
play • empathy • tesl • tesol • tefl
Teaching Assistant Interviews
Well done on making the short-list for a teaching assistantship at university. Get that job by being prepared for stock academic interview questions.
university posts interview advice • teaching posts interview advice • teaching posts interview tips • stock questions teaching posts • teaching posts tips
Well done on making the short-list for a teaching assistantship at university. Get that job by being prepared for stock academic interview questions.
university posts interview advice • teaching posts interview advice • teaching posts interview tips • stock questions teaching posts • teaching posts tips
The AWP Conference
The AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) Conference is held in a different city each year. What can a writer expect from attending?
awp • association of writers and writing programs • conferences • bookfair • readings
The AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) Conference is held in a different city each year. What can a writer expect from attending?
awp • association of writers and writing programs • conferences • bookfair • readings
The Difference Between a CV and a Resume
Ever hear of a CV or curriculum vitae? It's not a resume, but it is similar and it's important to understand the difference between it and a resume.
writing a curriculum vitae • writing a resume • difference between a curriculum vitae and resume • create a resume • different job applicatons
Ever hear of a CV or curriculum vitae? It's not a resume, but it is similar and it's important to understand the difference between it and a resume.
writing a curriculum vitae • writing a resume • difference between a curriculum vitae and resume • create a resume • different job applicatons
The Life of Woodrow Wilson
Like Theodore Roosevelt before him, Woodrow Wilson saw the President as the personal representative of the American people.
the life of woodrow wilson • the 28th president of the united states • woodrow wilson's early years • woodrow wilson american civil war • woodrow wilson reconstruction
Like Theodore Roosevelt before him, Woodrow Wilson saw the President as the personal representative of the American people.
the life of woodrow wilson • the 28th president of the united states • woodrow wilson's early years • woodrow wilson american civil war • woodrow wilson reconstruction
The Truth About Academic History
This article is a disheartening but truthful look at History and academia. What does it mean to go to graduate school in the hopes of becoming a college professor?
history • academia • careers • employment • jobs
This article is a disheartening but truthful look at History and academia. What does it mean to go to graduate school in the hopes of becoming a college professor?
history • academia • careers • employment • jobs
Tips for Writing Better College Level Papers
Writing academic papers at the college level can be difficult for many new university students. These writing tips will guide students to an "A" on that next paper!
writing college level papers • college level paper help • essay writing help • college paper writing • thesis writing
Writing academic papers at the college level can be difficult for many new university students. These writing tips will guide students to an "A" on that next paper!
writing college level papers • college level paper help • essay writing help • college paper writing • thesis writing
DVD Review: The Fog of War by Errol Morris
With the death July 6 of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at 93, it seems appropriate to revisit the film that revealed lessons learned and lost in Vietnam.
vietnam war • robert mcnamara • errol morris • the fog of war • cuban missile crisis
With the death July 6 of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at 93, it seems appropriate to revisit the film that revealed lessons learned and lost in Vietnam.
vietnam war • robert mcnamara • errol morris • the fog of war • cuban missile crisis
Enrico Fermi and Leo Szilard
Mankind's greatest atomic power was harnessed through the invention of the nuclear reactor by two physicists, Enrico Fermi and Leo Szilard.
nuclear reactor inventors • enrico fermi • leo szilard • nuclear reactor invention • atomic reactor
Mankind's greatest atomic power was harnessed through the invention of the nuclear reactor by two physicists, Enrico Fermi and Leo Szilard.
nuclear reactor inventors • enrico fermi • leo szilard • nuclear reactor invention • atomic reactor
Faking It
Crafty tricks that boost your fluency quotient
fluency • language learning • idioms • cliches • clichés
Crafty tricks that boost your fluency quotient
fluency • language learning • idioms • cliches • clichés
How to Prepare for Employment After College
It is understandable to be currently enrolled in college or university studies in the United States and already having some concerns about job prospects upon graduation.
what can i do in college to make me a better candi • post-college job hunt • post-college job search • post-college employment • certificates in college
It is understandable to be currently enrolled in college or university studies in the United States and already having some concerns about job prospects upon graduation.
what can i do in college to make me a better candi • post-college job hunt • post-college job search • post-college employment • certificates in college
Internships as Part of a Good Education
A discussion of why internships are an important part of higher education and how to find and choose an internship.
higher • education • college • unversity • learn
A discussion of why internships are an important part of higher education and how to find and choose an internship.
higher • education • college • unversity • learn
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |