Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

Many teachers assign academic essays. That’s for a reason. They are a brief composition that evaluates, interprets and analyzes a specific topic. When you are a student, it’s very important you learn ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marybeth Gasman writes about racism, philanthropy, HBCUs & faculty. Those who know me know I always encourage academics to write ...

Question: I’m preparing my tenure dossier, and I’m struggling with the service statement. I can talk about the committees I’ve served on and the roles I’ve held, but it’ ...

Writing academic papers is a core skill for any student, especially in disciplines like health and law, where precise language, logical structuring, and solid research are essential. Though the ...

In a way, your résumé summary is a miniature elevator pitch - an overview of your skills and achievements, designed to attract the attention of a recruiter. Imagine, if you will, that the hiring ...

Communicating the worth of your work to the academic world – and beyond – starts with writing. Writing for a journal, turning your work into a book or reviewing existing research all require distinct ...

Since ChatGPT’s launch in November, academics have grappled with the implications of assistive AI. Some have balked, others have used it incorrectly and a few just want to quiet the AI din. But others ...

At a recent conference on teaching in higher education, I attended a session on ChatGPT. The session organizers, a team from the University of Central Florida, began by asking us to position ourselves ...

If you’re intimidated by writing any piece of content longer than 1,000 words, don’t be. Long-form content can be just as straightforward as dashing off a 500-word piece. It will take you slightly ...