What the F? Reference Letter vs Letter of Support
Melissa Krasnove
Communicating to the reviewers your ability to succeed in science and the support you have around you to make that happen is a crucial component of a fellowship application. Often, …
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An Academic Approach to Writing in Academia
Ashley Hood, PhD
A roundup of posts by Dr. Eric Sentell, who takes a scholarly approach to writing advice, complete with historic and literary references.
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NIH Diversity/Minority Supplements for Your R01
Rebecca Helton, MA
These are the easiest, and perhaps most rewarding, grants you'll ever get. Learn how.
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A Smorgasbord of Grant Writing Pointers with a Side of Wit
Ashley Hood, PhD
Excellent food for thought and a generous portion of style pointers and common mistakes.
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Using Content-Lexical Ties To Connect Ideas in Writing
Eric Sentell, PhD
You may have been told that your writing doesn’t flow well, but were you taught what that meant? Were you told how to fix it?
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Your Grant as Story - the Rogue Character
Lucile Wrenshall, MD, PhD
Avoid confusion by properly introducing the cast of characters in your grant proposal
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Three Tips for Writing to Non-Specialists
Eric Sentell, PhD
We often have broader audiences than our fellow specialists. Here are three tips for writing to non-specialists, from a writing specialist.
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Making Writing More Memorable and Persuasive
Eric Sentell, PhD
Schema theory can help you achieve compelling, influential memorability in your grant proposals, scholarly articles, and other writing.
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Tips for Scoring a VA Career Development Award
Rebecca Helton, MA
For those with a connection to the Veterans Health Administration, the VA CDA 2 can be a great way to propel your career.
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How a Jail-house Letter and Goat Research Can Get Your Grant Funded
Eric Sentell, PhD
So-called “audience-based rhetoric” persuades much more effectively than just stating the reasons your grant is the best idea ever.
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