Graduate Student Survival Resources  

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American University Processes

• Graduate Studies at American University - find policies and services for AU Grad students
• Guide to Electronic Theses & Dissertations
• American University's Institutional Review Board - you must submit your research to the IRB if you are doing Human Subjects Research

Doing Your Research

• How do I do statistical research?
• Research Methods Knowledge Base
• Endnote:  Citation Management Software

Study and Presentation Strategies

• How to read a book: Strategies for getting the most out of non-fiction reading
• How to give an academic talk

The Dissertation

• Writing Your Dissertation
• The All-But-Dissertation Survival Guide

Advice and Support

• How to be a good graduate student
• The Association for Support of Graduate Students
• About Graduate School (from About.com)