Grad school is a constant process of trial and error. There are MANY systemic issues in the academy but there is a tiny space in which we can try to proactively move towards our goals. Personally, I look to my peers as well as senior academics for tips and tricks. Here are a few:
- If you’re on Twitter, consider following: Dr. Raul Pacheco-Vega (@raulpacheco; http://www.raulpacheco.org); Dr. Mirya Holman (@prof_mirya); and Dr. Leanne C. Powner (@leannecpowner) for tips on time management, productivity and dissertation research. Also consider following @womenalsoknow and @pocalsoknow so that you’re updated on important up and coming research
- Have some ideas and projects in the works? They can be incredibly overwhelming if not broken down into digestible pieces. Here’s a great resource for thinking about SMART goals: https://academiccoachingandwriting.org/academic-writing/academic-writing-blog/vi-set-smart-goals
- If you’re planning on taking the academic route, professionally, one of the things you might notice about grad school is you likely won’t be taught exactly *how* to write a great journal article. I’ve found this book to be an incredibly helpful guide:https://wendybelcher.com/writing-advice/writing-your-journal-article-in-twelve/
