Dr. T's Helpful Hints

As a professor, I consider it my job not only to teach students some substantive topic area (e.g., Latin American politics), but also to show students how they can learn more effectively on their own.  In this light, I have prepared a series of "helpful hints" (aimed at undergraduates) and "professional pointers" (aimed at graduate students).  Actually, graduate and undergraduate students could benefit from both sets.  The "Role Playing"  and "Matrix" handouts are particularly useful for anyone doing research.  Please remember, though, that these are only hints.  They do not guarantee academic success.  There is only one person who is ultimately responsible for your academic career -- you!  If you have additional ideas or issues that you would like addressed in this series, please e-mail me.

Helpful Hints
(mostly for undergraduate students)

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College -- Taking Notes  -- Reading Academic Works -- Studying for Exams -- Essay Exams

Study Groups -- Citations -- Asking Questions -- Role Playing -- Recommendation Letters

Professional Pointers 
(mostly for graduate students)

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Grad School -- C.V. -- Conferencing -- Comps -- Job Talks -- The Matrix -- Fifteen Minutes -- Role Playing