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Course in Professional Development
There is a set of skills that scientists must possess that are not typically taught as part of a graduate program curriculum, yet these skills are fundamental for the success of future graduates. These skills include the ability to write, present and critique scientific material; to efficiently manage time, manage information and personnel; to secure employment, to master the process of writing and submitting grants, and to know how to conduct oneself at meetings and seminars. In the absence of any formal seminars on these topics, most graduate students learn these skills by trial and error, which is inefficient at best. Therefore, this course will provide guidance to graduate students in these important subject areas.
The course is designed as a discussion course. Practical exercises in writing, reviewing, and oral presentations will be included.
Enrollment:
Preferably 32 students or less, with preference given to second-year PhD students; all others admitted with approval of the Course Director.
Required Text:
Scientific Papers and Presentations Martha Davis (Academic Press, San Diego CA), 1997.
Extensive handouts will be provided.
Assignments and Grading:
This is a two credit course. Grades will be determined by the instructors based on the student's performance on four assignments: Assignment # 1: Review of a mock paper, prepared by the instructor. Assignment # 2: Writing exercise: 1500 word description of a rotation or other research experience. Assignment # 3: 10 minute oral presentation of assignment #2, including slide preparation. Assignment # 4: Preparation of a curriculum vitae and a PHS Biosketch
All sessions are 3:00-4:30 pm in the Neurology and Neuroscience Conference Room (MSB-H-506)
Printing Instructions:
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