Writing Environments
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Writing is an inherently social activity — we write for others — that we most often undertake in solitude. This is one of writing’s great contradictions. We write for an audience, …
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Win Over an Opponent by Asking for Advice
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Whether it’s a high-stakes monetary negotiation or winning support for a proposal, the simple gesture of soliciting advice can make you more likeable, encourage your counterpart to see your …
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Random Reflections on Getting Published
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Kirsten Bell, associate editor for Critical Public Health, spills the beans on what it takes to get published, including strategic submission dates, how to challenge an editorial decision, and doing …
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Reclaiming To-Do Lists
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I had been using the Clear app on my phone and my desktop computer because it allowed me to sync all my tasks no matter where I was. It worked …
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How Humor Can Transform Your Classroom
Rebecca Helton, MA
Do you think a little amusement might brighten up your teaching? Want to be funny in front of a classroom, but not sure of the best way? Natascha Chtena has …
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Getting Over Procrastination
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The tendency to procrastinate dates back to the very beginnings of civilization. As early as 1400 B.C., Steel told me, ancient Egyptians were struggling with basic time management. ‘Friend, stop …
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Job Seekers, Don't Curb Your Enthusiasm
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For those of you heading on the job market this year, take some advice from Allison M. Vaillancourt, VP of institutional effectiveness and HR at the University of Arizona: This …
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Office Hours in the Pool Hall
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Teaching this semester? Wondering about ways to connect to your students? It might be time to try meeting them somewhere unusual. Holding office hours in different places helped me reach …
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NIH News: New Genomic Data Sharing Policy
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Work in genetics and plan to submit a grant after January 25, 2015? Then you should read the following: Implementation of the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy for NIH Grant Applications and …
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Rock Talk: How Do Multiple-PI Applications Fare?
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Do multi-PI applications stand a better chance of being funded than single-PI proposals? Not really, according to the NIH’s Deputy Director for Extramural Research. In fact, the rates of …
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