Advice

Below are some links to pieces I have written regarding advice for undergraduate and Ph.D. students, as well as links to other compendia.

For undergraduates

Notes for Undergraduate Success General thoughts about what undergraduate success means.
Additional Notes on Undergraduate Success Some further thoughts about how to succeed in your undergraduate courses.
Presenting: From Bad to Good How to go from mediocre to competent presentations (for both undergraduates and graduate students)
Student Reading Presentations How to give a brief presentation on the readings for class.

Advice for Ph.D. Job-Seekers in Political Science For Ph.D. students and undergraduates looking for some (slightly dated) advice regarding the academic job market.
Succeeding in Political Science Ph.D. Comps For Ph.D. students about to go into their comprehensive examinations in political science and international relations.
Writing the Faculty Job Application Cover Letter for Political Science Ph.D. Students. For Ph.D. students putting together their job application packets.
Ph.D. Students Should Think About Publishing From Day One What Ph.D. students in political science and other disciplines should be thinking about doing.

“Finish Your Projects” (Rachael Meager) For advanced graduate students and faculty: How to avoid self-sabotage
“Rejection” (Arthur Spirling) For advanced graduate students and faculty: How to deal with a profession that loves to turn you down