Presenting at academic conferences is an important part of professional development, as is time spent at research libraries. But what to do when conferences and the libraries hosting your research materials are far-flung?
Presenting at academic conferences helps us gain experience clearly and concisely explaining complex ideas, responding to unexpected questions, networking, and oftentimes reshaping our work to fit a different format. But how to get started?
Many of us have an inner critic, a persistent thought pattern that tells us we’re wrong, we’re not good enough, or maybe even that we don’t deserve success. In this blog post, I’ll debunk some myths about “imposter syndrome."
Attending conferences is a fantastic way to get feedback on your research and meet interesting colleagues—plus, it's absolutely essential if you're planning to pursue a career in academia.
When attending an academic conference, you probably expect to meet and network with colleagues from your own discipline who share similar research interests–and to receive helpful feedback on your dissertation… Read the rest
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