How do I do a good literature review for a research paper in philosophy? I have access to good resources, but I really want to make sure that I cover everything that's been written on the topic. How can I put myself at ease while making sure I don't miss a beat?
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posted by superiorchicken
on Jun 23, 2010 -
17 answers
Perhaps this is just a fantasy, but is there any application or online tool that could search through the references of an article I have saved as a PDF, in order to check whether I have those cited articles in my larger PDF library? It would be perfect if it would highlight, link, or somehow display cross-referenced relationships between all my articles. I am already familiar with many referencing/PDF organization software such as
Papers (Mekentosj),
Sente, and
Devonthink. I suppose what I have in mind is a similar tool, but with the additional power of something like ISI Indexes. I have a fairly large library (about 300 references that I'm actively using, and more than 2000 total) and I'm just trying to get some "big-picture" grasp of how all these sources relate to one another.
posted by samac
on Jun 20, 2010 -
5 answers
Academics: have you found a way to automate downloading and keeping track of journals and papers in your field?
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posted by oinopaponton
on Jun 10, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm a PhD candidate who just got hired to (ghost)write academic essays for a company. The pay is fine, and I've been emailing with a real person. Their website also seems legit, and they explicitly told me that this is legal. Could it still be a scam?
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posted by earlofrochester
on Jun 7, 2010 -
24 answers
AcademiaFilter: Help me find some references for my first thesis chapter. JSTOR and similar resources aren't yielding a lot of hits. I need background material for justifying selecting editions of Elizabethan dramatic texts.
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posted by Mr. Bad Example
on Jun 2, 2010 -
11 answers
Places to work in or around Boston that
feel like an academic environment, without
actually being in academia?
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posted by anonymous
on May 10, 2010 -
10 answers
Rounding out my summer syllabus: Favorite studies, statistics, theories, essays, short stories, comics, poetry and other short readings about television?
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posted by gerryblog
on May 7, 2010 -
9 answers
Looking for some advice on possible career vectors. I wonder if there are any positions available where you can teach or work with a combination of college/graduate students and K-12 students, teaching research/information literacy and other skills?
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posted by eleanna
on May 6, 2010 -
13 answers
What exactly does it mean to 'present a paper'? I've been given what sounds like a great opportunity - and I don't want screw it up.
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posted by chrisinseoul
on Mar 8, 2010 -
16 answers
How is 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' received among professional philosophers?
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posted by aesacus
on Mar 6, 2010 -
22 answers
I applied to a PhD... but I'm not sure I would to take it if I get in. Should I withdraw my application before they tell me yes or no?
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posted by metametababe
on Mar 5, 2010 -
9 answers
Artists, creative types, and scholars: What are your experiences with parenthood in the arts and academia? Have you been able to find success in your career as a parent?
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posted by theantikitty
on Feb 25, 2010 -
14 answers
I am looking for journals and periodicals that would be appropriate for submitting interdisciplinary articles in the humanities.
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posted by crazylegs
on Feb 6, 2010 -
5 answers
Academic CVs: Is there a database-driven solution for quickly generating different lengths & formats?
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posted by Jacqueline
on Feb 5, 2010 -
5 answers
Grad School Interview filter :
How can I properly explain that I switched majors just a year short of graduating (due to embarassing personal reasons- details inside)?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 4, 2010 -
7 answers
Just got a call from HR for a "chat" about an administrative position I applied for with my current employer. The "chat" is
tomorrow. How might this "chat" go, and other than the usual interview preparations, what else should I be prepared for?
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posted by zizzle
on Jan 28, 2010 -
9 answers
What is the status of Heidegger in British and American analytic philosophy, and or philosophy in general?
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posted by ashaw
on Jan 3, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm looking for non-traditional collaboration models between academia and industry (any field) or between companies/consortiums. Any pointers?
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posted by gadha
on Nov 30, 2009 -
7 answers
What is the best hardware/software system for keeping track of a) hundreds of academic papers in PDF form and b) my handwritten notes on these hundreds of papers? Bonus if the answer integrates with some sort of citation management software.
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posted by col_pogo
on Nov 24, 2009 -
10 answers
How have you reconciled failure vs. quitting? How have you managed to pick up the pieces of your most passionate undertaking after dropping it? Is the desire to reinvent myself and undertake a new passion/direction just a mechanism to hide the pain of giving up?
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posted by Gaeacon
on Nov 24, 2009 -
7 answers
Should I apply to the same academic position twice? I was a finalist and they ended up not hiring anyone after everyone had interviewed (the job wasn't cut because of budget issues or something like that). They just decided not to fill it and passed on me.
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posted by jkl345
on Nov 12, 2009 -
25 answers
Where can I find personal stories of popular scholars on their life as students, phd candidates and/or professors?
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posted by jfricke
on Nov 12, 2009 -
12 answers
Where can I get affordable online access to many academic journals?
Generally only large university libraries have paid the expensive subscriptions for electronic access to academic journals. Sometimes these libraries let users access the journals online. But I am not affiliated with any university. Are there any libraries I can join by paying a fee, that would give me online access to many online journals? I need journals in biological and physical sciences.
posted by algal
on Oct 25, 2009 -
21 answers
I want to develop a strong technical background in environmental issues, but don't want to leave the social sciences - my first passion and the thing in which I know I have actual talent - behind. What are some grad programs that will suit me?
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posted by geneva uswazi
on Aug 24, 2009 -
7 answers
looking for a career advisor that specializes in helping people find their area of academic research.
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posted by ThiefOfSweets
on Jul 30, 2009 -
2 answers
Canadian academic position, what goes in each of the cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements?
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posted by biffa
on Jul 28, 2009 -
6 answers
Academic Resumefilter: The proceedings of a conference I presented a paper to were published in a special issue of a journal (and the papers under went an additional refereeing process). Should I include these under "journal articles" or must these be listed as "conference proceedings"?
posted by pseudonick
on Jun 27, 2009 -
14 answers
Please, help me deal with a justified last-minute anxiety, regarding a Very Important oral presentation (end of the year research presentation), that will introduce a more than average research (due to personal problems, which interfered with academic work). Also, help me think about the right attitude to adopt towards my teachers on D-day.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2009 -
3 answers
