In this “Interview with a Scholar”, I talk to Dr. Hilde Eliassen Restad, an associate professor in International Studies at Oslo Nye University College, Norway.
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How to Set Up a Publishing Pipeline That Works for You: Template
In this post, part of the How to Set Up a Publishing Pipeline That Works for You series, I share a template for free download and provide instructions on how to use it.
Read MoreInterview with a Scholar: Dr. Tom Ue, Assistant Professor in English
In this “Interview with a Scholar”, I talk to Dr. Tom Ue, an assistant professor in English of the Long Nineteenth Century at Cape Breton University, Canada. He is a “super publisher” – always writing or editing something, and not just one manuscript, but several.
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Publishing Pipeline That Works for You: Your Plan
After learning about how other people manage their writing and publishing in this 2-part series on publishing pipelines, this post guides you to set up your own pipeline. I cover six questions you should consider carefully before getting started, as your answers will help you create a pipeline that works for you.
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Publishing Pipeline That Works for You: Examples
For most academics, publishing is crucial, whether to get tenure, secure a promotion, or ensure a good standing in their discipline. But how to find the time to publish with all the other demands that the profession comes with? While there is no simple answer to this question, setting up a publishing pipeline can help. In the first part of this series on publishing pipelines, find some examples of other scholars’ pipelines.
Read MorePreparing a Video for Your Academic Job Application
When browsing academic job ads a few months back, I came across an application requirement I had never seen before – at least not for a job in academia. In an ad from the ETH Zürich for a postdoctoral position at the Chair of Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA), one of the application documents requested is a “3min video explaining your current work and proposed work (YouTube or Vimeo link only, shared on a PDF).”
The ad got me wondering: How would you go about creating such a video?
Read MoreImprove Your Writing with a 3-Word Mantra
Most people can improve their writing at the word and sentence level if they keep a simple, 3-word mantra in mind at all times: Precise, concise, and varied. But what do these words mean and how can you write in this way?
Read MoreTools & Templates to (Re)Format Your Resume or CV
A resume (or CV) is always a work in progress. You update it whenever you have a new accomplishment and tailor and tweak it for every position you apply to. While many people take the time to make these content-related modifications, ask yourself, when was the last time you reformatted your resume or CV to give it a fresh look?
Read MoreFormatting Your Resume or CV: Some Tips
Whether you are a recent graduate looking for an internship or a first job, a PhD applicant, or a seasoned academic up for tenure, there are many moments in your career when you need a resume or a CV.
Most people spend a lot of time tweaking the content of their resumes, tailoring every word and sentence to the requirements of the specific job they are applying to. However, not much thought or time is given to another, equally important task: formatting your resume or CV.
Read MoreEditing Your Writing: Making a Personal Checklist for Self-Editing
In my blog post on How to Self-Edit, I provided several tips and techniques for revising your own work. This time, I will go into more detail about one of the tips: the personal checklist.
Read MoreHow to Self-Edit Your Writing (Part 1): Tips and Techniques
Even when you are planning to hire a professional at some stage of the writing process, editing your own work is important. To help you self-edit, here are a few tips and techniques you can use:
Read More10 Tips for Hiring an Editor
Choosing an editor and building an excellent working relationship with them is not always easy. Here is some advice on how to hire the best editor for you and ensure your collaboration goes smoothly.
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