A good professor of mine wrote one of the books for our class. A web link provided in an endnote has expired since this edition was published, and redirects to a website with highly dubious intentions. He's not exactly old and isn't frail by any means, but he's had a heart attack before and I don't want to give him another. Am I being paranoid?
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posted by Chutzler
on Nov 29, 2012 -
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I have major writer's block compounded by panic, anxiety, plummeting self-worth and a whole host of problems, but I have to deliver this talk in two weeks. Snowflakey details within. Please help.
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posted by starcrust
on Oct 31, 2012 -
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You’re an academic, and every now and then, often on short notice, you’ve got to put together an application which includes your papers, your grants, your service (and so on) and it’s in a different format and order to the last time. Would you pay someone to keep track of this stuff AND format your application/review? What do you need them to keep track of? Tell me more. What do you want?
posted by b33j
on Oct 14, 2012 -
18 answers
I remember reading an academic article which discussed the Civilization video game series, and I was wondering if any MeFites could help me find it again. It specifically dealt with the theme of playing a game as if you were a computer/AI, if that helps any.
posted by dkleinst
on Jun 24, 2012 -
1 answer
A group of wolves is called a pack. A group of cattle is a herd. A group of crows is called a murder. A group of humans is called a ________? Is there a specific, academic term for this?
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posted by Groundhog Week
on May 17, 2012 -
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Moving to Copenhagen for 3 months, excited and nervous! What will I eat? What should I bring with me to wear? How will I get around? How will I stay in touch? Hope me, hivemind! (MANY details inside because I am such a special snowflake)
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posted by zingiberene
on May 11, 2012 -
14 answers
What does a candidate having a research program "that complements the department's existing strengths" really mean in a job announcement?
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posted by SandiBeech
on Feb 26, 2012 -
14 answers
I am in the last two weeks of writing my master's thesis and I was wondering what herbs or supplements others have found useful for writing. Focus is part of it, but I also need to
produce and get in the flow, so to speak. It comes sometimes, but I can never force those really productive moments. I have a cupboard full of various herbs, but no time to experiment. Wondering what has worked for other, including combinations.
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posted by cejl
on Feb 17, 2012 -
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Do any of you have experience with postdoc recruitment at academic conferences (Specifically, BSGT/ESGCT)?
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posted by metaBugs
on Oct 6, 2011 -
11 answers
My boss needs an academic reference manager (think: Papers, Sente, BibDesk) that can handle a huge existing BibTeX reference library and a huge-separate-but-sometimes-overlapping existing library of papers in PDF format. Have one you love? Tell me about it.
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posted by supercres
on Sep 20, 2011 -
8 answers
What's a tastefully-themed content management system + host that is
not a blog?
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posted by morganw
on Apr 15, 2011 -
10 answers
I have cousin who is an undergrad college student overwhelmed by the research paper process, who asking me for help Any tips to help me help him?
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posted by Nickel Pickle
on Mar 22, 2011 -
14 answers
How did
you write your university essays? Real life blow-by-blow accounts please.
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posted by fix
on Jan 25, 2011 -
57 answers
I need to write a lot to break this mental block that I have- but what should I write?
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posted by SNWidget
on Jan 10, 2011 -
18 answers
For the academics out there: are there any new tools for academics out there that have changed your life for the better? How do you find them?
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posted by blahblahblah
on Jan 5, 2011 -
15 answers
Meta-ask: How can I learn to ask better questions? Specifically: how I can learn to ask natural, un-contrived questions in job interviews?
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posted by devotion+doubt
on Aug 17, 2010 -
28 answers
Professors, researchers, teachers: How do you organize your files on hard disks and with physical folders?
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posted by meijusa
on Aug 13, 2010 -
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I'm writing a postgrad research paper. English is my second language (Afrikaans being my first), and though I am fluid in both, I still sometimes trip up on silly grammar issues with English, particularly tenses.
I use Word, but was wondering -- does anyone know of software aimed specifically at writing academic/research texts? For what it's worth, I use MLA formatting with in text citation.
posted by New England Cultist
on Jul 26, 2010 -
11 answers
How do you organize research so that you can synthesize it later while writing your literature review?
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posted by SNWidget
on Jul 21, 2010 -
16 answers
I've just applied for my first university tutoring position (English Literature) and just want to know a bit about what I can expect. Example: how much of the preparation/material is guided by the lecturer of the course you end up tutoring for?
Tutoring, like lecturing, seems to be one of those things that have no set route for getting into. While I'm sure the pay rate for tutoring on campus varies from one university (and probably, from one course) to another, is there an applicable standard rate to keep in mind? Any tips and advice will be greatly appreciated.
posted by New England Cultist
on Jun 12, 2010 -
6 answers
Anecdote-Filter: The best Project Management software for the academic sphere?
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posted by tybeet
on Jan 6, 2010 -
11 answers
How can I control my anxiety and nervousness when performing required venipunctures for my program? I hate drawing blood and experience isn't making it better!
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posted by rainygrl716
on Oct 11, 2009 -
9 answers
I've been asked to design a website that shows the progress of subscribers academic achievements based on what marks they get from modules posted on the site. I have no idea even how to begin this?
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posted by gonzo_ID
on Aug 25, 2009 -
11 answers
I have a friend who is launching a new peer-reviewed, all online, no-subscription academic journal. We have been kicking around ideas to make it awesome and I thought what better place to get great ideas...
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posted by juliewhite
on Aug 20, 2009 -
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I'm in Spain and have been asked to give summer courses in English for academic purposes to university researchers and teachers of engineering. Apart from "English Academic Vocabulary in Use" (CUP), which I used last year - it's good - do any MeFites have any tried and tested recommendations for books and other materials that might be suitable? Amazon is great, but too often you can't get a feel for the book.
posted by Holly
on May 26, 2009 -
5 answers
I am interested in academic librarianship. I am currently finishing my first year in an MLIS program. I already have my Master's Degree in computer science and am currently working as a computer programmer in an academic library in Southern California. I'm curious as to what the job market is like out there for academic librarians now. I know that many universities have experienced dramatic budget cuts recently and several (including ours) have instituted hiring freezes. I won't be graduating for another year or more but I'm curious as to what the climate is like out there now. Are there many openings? Also, given my programming background, what areas do you think it's best for me to focus on in my studies? What is going to make me hireable and look good on a resume?
posted by pahool
on Mar 31, 2009 -
12 answers
(Academic Economist Filter) What are some of the good journals to find explanations of the economy, past and present. Who are the leaders in this field? Any outstanding review articles?
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posted by Wolfster
on Feb 27, 2009 -
15 answers
What are some good books/essays/articles about human sexuality, sexual and romantic relationships, and sexual or otherwise affection-entangled activity - with an emphasis on the theoretical? I'm thinking more along the lines of
Judith Butler than
The Joy of Sex - so suggestions should be at least vaguely academic. (Things like
Leaves of Grass count as vaguely academic).
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posted by bubukaba
on Mar 10, 2008 -
21 answers
My boss, the professor, has accepted the challenge of starting a new electronic academic journal to be self-published by the professional organisation that she currently heads. She is, understandably, very busy, so she has asked me to find out everything we need to do to make this happen, with, of course, a limited budget.
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posted by b33j
on Feb 13, 2008 -
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