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Mentor Memo

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Mentor Memos are a signature service of the University of Washington Graduate School, collaboratively authored by graduate students and faculty members in many disciplines. Focusing on both academics and career preparation, Mentor Memos offer pragmatic advice -- and have been adapted here, courtesy of the Graduate School and its faculty.

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Your Development Plan

Oct 26, 2009

Tom Gething suggests a way to keep focus on career accomplishments and goals.

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Interview Meals

Sep 23, 2009

Rebecca Aanerud and Jerry Baldasty explain what (not) to eat, and the non-culinary questions that should be your focus.

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Staying Motivated

Sep 4, 2009

Learning how to manage frustrations and avoiding burnout are key in grad school, writes Alexes Harris.

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Finding Mentors

Jul 15, 2009

Building your network is crucial, write Sabrina Bonaparte and Jerry Baldasty. Here's how to do it.

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The Literature Review

Jun 10, 2009

Nancy Rivenburgh writes that graduate students should consider its purpose before organizing and writing a crucial part of research papers.

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Creating a Research Agenda

May 20, 2009

Graduate students need to make strategic decisions about courses, professors and opportunities, write Justin Reedy and Madhavi Murty.

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