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OverviewLanding a job in today's academic job market is no easy feat. Is graduate school the answer? This informed and candid book provides anyone thinking about pursuing an advanced degree - and those who support them - with the inside scoop on what to expect in graduate school. Amanda I. Seligman helps potential students navigate graduate study - not just how to get in but how to succeed once you are there and what to expect when you leave. She weighs the pros and cons of attending graduate school against achieving a sustainable work-life balance and explains the application process, the culture of graduate school, and employment prospects for academics. This book guides readers through the ins and outs of graduate school, and no topic is off limits, including: qualifications and admission guidelines; financial aid and graduate stipends; meeting expectations and residency requirements; coursework, theses, and dissertations; degrees, jobs, and academic careers; tenure, research, and peer review; and, social life (will you still have one?) Written in a question-and-answer format, ""Is Graduate School Really for You?"" eliminates the guesswork. Whether you are considering applying to graduate school, already enrolled, or would simply like to know more about continuing your education, this is the book for you. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amanda I. Seligman (Director of Urban Studies, Associate Professor of History, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9781421404608ISBN 10: 1421404605 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 26 April 2012 Recommended Age: From 17 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. So You Want to Go to Graduate School 2. Financing Your Education 3. Graduate Expectations 4. Coursework Is Hard Work 5. Dissertations and Theses 6. The Academic Culture 7. Having a Life in Graduate School 8. Degrees, Jobs, and Academic Careers Afterword Notes Glossary Sources For Further Reading IndexReviews<p>Overall, this is a useful reference for undergraduates playing with the idea of graduate school, especially if they are unsure what having a PhD really means. It is well suited for an undergrad journeying across unfamiliar terrain, because the book makes a number of comparisons to the undergraduate life, tailoring its language to this particular audience. This book is also necessary for anyone's parent, spouse, or friend who is asking: what is grad school and why is it taking you so long to get that PhD? --Courtney McDermott NACADA (01/01/2012) Author InformationAuthor Website: http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/history/faculty/seligman.cfmAmanda I. Seligman is an associate professor of history and director of the Urban Studies Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is author of Block by Block: Neighborhoods and Public Policy on Chicago's West Side. Tab Content 6Author Website: http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/history/faculty/seligman.cfmCountries AvailableAll regions |
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