Bibliograph

From student to scholar, a candid guide to becoming a professor

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From student to scholar, a candid guide to becoming a professor

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

From student to scholar

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

a candid guide to becoming a professor

Summary

Steven M. Cahn's advice on the professorial life covers an extensive range of critical issues: how to plan, complete, and defend a dissertation; how to navigate a job interview; how to improve teaching performance; how to prepare and publish research; how to develop a professional network; and how to garner support for tenure. He deals with such hurdles as a difficult dissertation advisor, problematic colleagues, and the pressures of the tenure clock. Whether you are beginning graduate study, hoping to secure an academic position, or striving to build a professorial career, Cahn's insights are invaluable to traversing the thickets of academia

Target audience

adult

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