5 Classic Research Presentation Mistakes

A great article from The Thesis Whisperer on common mistakes people make when presenting research.

Such mistakes are:
     -Being too detailed with the data.
     -Spending too much time on the theory but not on the work.
     -Not explaining why the research is important.
     -Reading directly from the Thesis.
     -Being intimidated by question time.

Article by: The Thesis Whisperer

http://thesiswhisperer.com/2010/11/25/5-classic-research-presentation-mistakes/

Navigating the Academic Conference with Social Anxiety

Conferences are a great opportunity for networking, showcasing your work as well as learning from the work of others. While some may find socializing in a crowded place normal, others may be very uncomfortable in such an environment. The article offers tips such as how to prepare, how to be organized, and how to be comfortable while also stepping out of your own comfort zone to meet new people.

Navigating the Academic Conference with Social Anxiety
Article by Katie Shives

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/navigating-academic-conference-social-anxiety

Job Search Mistakes

A video/article from University Affairs addressing some of the most common mistakes students make while job searching.

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/video-mistakes-students-make-job-searching/

Article by: University Affairs (www.universityaffairs.ca)

What Does it Mean to Maintain Your Health

The article What Does it Mean to Maintain Your Health offers some great tips on taking care of your mental well being during graduate studies. This article highlights the importance of educating yourself as well as others about common issues facing graduate students such as impostor syndrome and negative perfectionism. It also addresses the importance of getting enough sleep.

Article by Kaitlin Gallagher

Gradhacker Industries Inc.

http://www.gradhacker.org/2013/10/09/what-does-it-mean-to-maintain-your-health/

Time Management Tips for PhD's

Time Management Tips for PhD's.

Don't get overwhelmed by the end goal but work your way back. Break up the big picture into smaller more manageable steps. This is some of the exceptional advice Rose Hastreiter, a senior consultant at Direct Corporate Solutions, has to offer PhD's (as well as anyone attempting to achieve an academic goal).

This article is from University Affairs.

Time management tips for PhD's

Coping with impostor syndrome.

Congratulations on finishing another semester! While we take a much needed break from our studies, we should also take the time to address some of the issues that hold grad students back. Impostor syndrome is a huge issue for graduate students, in which one believes that he or she does not belong or is not qualified for their program. Gradhacker.com has an excellent article addressing impostor syndrome and providing helpful advice on how to cope with it.

http://www.gradhacker.org/2011/09/02/banishing-impostor-syndrome/

Why PhD Students Leave

Interesting post from University Affairs addressing some of the more common reasons why PhD and other post-grad students leave.

War of Attrition - Asking why PhD students leave. 

Know the Vital Players in Your Career: Your Own Actions

Hard work will get you far, but sometimes you need a little more to achieve success. The Chronicle of Higher Education has some helpful advice not just for academia, but for your future career.

Know the Vital Players in your Career: Your Own Actions.