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November 19, 2019In this issue: Tips on writing daily, campus employment, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Ten Ways to Write Daily
For most of us in graduate school, writing is a mandatory endeavor. Dedicating time to write every day, even for only 30 minutes, can prove enormously beneficial for productivity and can help you to stay on top of tasks. Nevertheless, it can also feel daunting to force yourself to write, especially if you only tend to write when inspired or as deadlines creep closer.
Luckily, there are many ways that one can “write,” and any writing activity that keeps you moving forward and engaged in your writing projects count as writing. So, if you’re feeling stuck, try one of these methods:
- Write on a blank page
- Line-edit something you have already written
- Restructure a paper that you have been working on
- Pull together pieces of older documents you have written into a new paper
- Check references and footnotes
- Outline or mind-map a new project
- Summarize or annotate something you have read
- Make a revision plan for a previously submitted project or paper
- Make tables, figures, graphs, or images for a paper
- Create a reverse outline
If you only think of writing as #1, then daily writing may prove challenging. However, if you broaden your understanding of what it means to write, you’ll soon see that there’s always an opportunity to do some type of daily writing. So, pick a method, set a timer, and happy writing!
This edition of Tips for Grads was adapted from Dr. Tanya Golash-Boza’s article, Ten Ways to Write Every Day, from her blog, Get a Life, PhD.
GradConnections Weekly is looking for fresh perspectives on the graduate student experience.
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for “Tips for Grads.”
If you’re interested, check out our infographic for details and email gspd@grad.wisc.edu to let us know.
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| DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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Academic skills such as research, publishing, grant-writing, teaching, and mentorship apply to a wide variety of jobs, but graduate and postdoctoral training has traditionally focused only on preparation for faculty positions. This event is designed for scholars who want to explore non-faculty or non-academic employment options, and learn about the process of finding and applying for appropriate positions outside of academia.
This informational session will be led by Vanessa Simmering, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at ACTNext, and former UW-Madison Professor of Cognitive and Developmental Psychology. Following her seminar, there will be an interactive networking event with individuals from a wide range of careers who are tackling interesting and important societal problems in their work.
If you have completed your Bachelor’s degree or you have several years of work experience under your belt, then this resume and cover letter workshop is for you. We’ll review résumé content and design, discuss the best ways to align your qualifications with the position description, and learn how to build an effective argument in your cover letter, persuading decision-makers that you are the best person for the job. Please bring your own resume and cover letter to discuss.
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| Career Lab
Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 5 - 7 pm
105 Steenbock Library
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This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses:
- Illustrator 2
- AEFIS: Q&A
- WordPress 1
- Drop-in Sessions at DesignLab
This week's Social Science Computing Cooperative (SSCC) courses:
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Special Events & Symposia
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| Save the date for a Project Management workshopMark Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in your calendar if you are interested in attending a Project Management workshop for graduate students, sponsored by the Office of Professional Development. The event will be held at the Pyle Center. More information to come!
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Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsIndividual Counseling. University Health Services (UHS) offers individual counseling in a confidential, caring space. Individual sessions are typically 45-50 minutes, and most students attend anywhere from one to four sessions to address their concerns. Counseling topics can be any issue that causes distress – emotional, psychological, interpersonal, or academic, for instance. UHS also has a bilingual mental health provider for students who are more comfortable speaking in Mandarin.
Group Counseling for Graduate Students. UHS offers support/theme groups for graduate students, including groups for all graduate students, groups for dissertators, groups for graduate women, and groups for graduate students of color. This supportive environment is a great way to share experiences around the challenges of grad school with other grad students.
24-hour Crisis Services. UHS provides a 24-hour mental health crisis help line. On-call crisis counselors can help address your most pressing concerns, address your safety, and help you connect with follow-up service needs. It’s available every day, including weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. If you are concerned for your own well-being or the well-being of someone you know, call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911.
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The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues, and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Dean of Students Office's Graduate Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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Please note: Some graduate students may be ineligible to hold graduate assistantship appointments. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator about your eligibility before applying.
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The Dan David Prize is an international initiative, endowed by the Dan David Foundation and headquartered at Tel Aviv University. Three prizes of $1,000,000 each are awarded annually in selected fields representing the three time dimensions - Past, Present and Future. The Dan David Prize is awarded each year to those who have made groundbreaking discoveries or outstanding contributions to humanity. Nominations can be made for individuals and organizations that are making a major impact in this year's chosen fields: Cultural Preservation and Revival, Gender Equality, and Artificial Intelligence.
FLAS fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the UW's National Resource Centers to assist students in acquilring foreign language and either area or international studies competencies. FLAS awards are only available for specific languages, and are contingent on federal funding. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to applicants with a high level of academic anility and with previous language training. There are Academic Year and Summer Fellowships available. There will be two FLAS information sessions: from 4 - 5 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in 336 Ingraham Hall and Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 in 206 Ingraham Hall.
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