Graduate Student Handbook (Linguistics)

I put together some blog posts that I have written in the last few years which are relevant to graduate education in linguistics. In some cases, the posts lean more toward syntax than other subfields. If there is interest, I will continue to add links to this list in the coming years. Many other topics need to be covered, for example, advice on writing a doctoral dissertation. 

1. Top Likes and Dislikes of Working in Academics (Revised)

2. Writing a Statement of Purpose for Linguistics Graduate School

3. Advice for Surviving Linguistics Graduate School

4. Writing a Conference Abstract in Syntax – Some Practical Advice

5. Giving a Talk -- Some Practical Advice

6. Tips on Answering Questions at a Talk

7. How to Review a Syntax Paper

8. Responding to Reviewers: 10 Pieces of Advice

9. Collaboration in Syntax

10. Creating a Syntax Syllabus at the Graduate Level

11. Guidelines for Final Papers in Syntax I (Graduate)

12. Ten Problems with Graduate Student Final Papers in Syntax

13. How to Turn Your QP into a Journal Publication (in Syntax)

14. Guidelines on Grading Undergraduate Syntax Assignments

Top Likes and Dislikes of Working in Academics (Revised)

After more than three decades working in academics (graduated from MIT 1993), this is a small list of things that I like and dislike the most. I understand that my position at a private university in the United States is very privileged. Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for having my job. 

I believe that this list might be useful to somebody starting their career, and wondering whether academics is right for them. I would love to hear feedback from others on their experiences.

Top Likes and Dislikes of Working in Academics

After more than three decades working in academics (graduated from MIT 1993), this is a small list of things that like and dislike the most. I understand that my position at a private university in the United States is very privileged. Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for having my job. The order of presentation is random.