Student Resources
Materials and tips for students
“The student is treated not as a bucket for a reception of lectures, nor as a mill to grind out the due daily grist of prepared text-book for recitation, but as being in search of the truth, which he is to discover for himself, the proper encouragement and advice as to means and methods being furnished by his instructor.”
John Dewey
(philosopher John Dewey, describing the pedagogical rebellion against the prevailing American models of graduate education in 1882)
What is a literature review and how do I get started?
Take a look at my style guide for papers.В I drafted it for students taking my classes but the tips and suggestions may be helpful to others.
How do you write an analytical paper?В I prepared this document for “Theories of Comparative and International Studies” (SIS 672), but I think it contains some generally helpful ideas.
Have you ever stopped to self-consciously think about how you actually read and process the material in front of you?В Here are my tips for effective reading, gathered over the years since I was a freshman in college.
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