Sometimes blank pages are daunting. In other instances, pages filled with chaotic notes, thoughts, and semi-formed paragraphs can be just as overwhelming. I want to share a method that I used when my dissertation chapters started to fill up as I got deeper into writing. It’s fairly simple, but it was really effective and helped me to continue writing at a steady pace. This post will explain...
Anytime I am writing an academic piece, I feel like I have at least 20 PDFs open. Sometimes these PDFs can be quite long. If you want to navigate PDFs more efficiently, this short post offers 5 useful shortcuts when reading Adobe PDFs.
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I experimented with various productivity and management tools when I wrote my dissertation. There were 3 tools that were always in my arsenal. This post details my top 3 dissertation management tools and how I used them.
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When I was writing my dissertation, I got stuck on certain chapters and sections. This threw off all my well-intentioned writing plans. The reason I was stuck is the part of the reason many people struggle to complete challenging tasks on their to-do lists. In this post, I will walk you through a method for tackling those tasks along with my experiences.
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You’re ABD and you should start writing your dissertation. But how do you get started? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Confused? Don’t worry, I have 7 tips to help you get started.
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One question I often get asked about travelling is, “How do you go about finding a great flight deal?”
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I love reading blog posts. There are so many creative people out there with excellent content and fascinating perspectives. Currently, there are several ways to follow blogs. In this post, I provide an overview of various ways to follow blogs, their pros and cons, and my own method.
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During the month of July 2016 I tweeted (@travellingarch) over 60 grant opportunities relevant to archaeologists! If you missed #grantsforarchs, don’t worry! You can always check out the hashtag on Twitter or refer to this blog post, which lists all the grants I advertised. From study abroad to language learning to fieldwork awards, there is something for everyone. If you want more tips for...
During the summer, archaeologists do a lot of things. Every summer, I set aside dedicated time (usually a couple days) to come up with my grant strategy for the upcoming year. This involves reflecting on what research I want to do, conferences I want to attend, and material I want to write in the next year or even year and a half. Once I sort out what I might need funding for, the next step is to...
You’ve narrowed down a topic for your paper, now what? In this post, I focus on one key element — sources.
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I’m an archaeologist that travels around the world for both work and pleasure. I have a penchant for exploring ancient and modern places and the people, plants, and foods entangled in them. I write about archaeology, travel, and productivity.
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