Abstract Qualifying exams and thesis committees are crucial components of a PhD candidate's journey. However, many candidates have trouble navigating these milestones and knowing what to expect. This article provides advice on meeting the requirements of the qualifying exam, understanding its format and components, choosing effective preparation strategies, retaking the qualifying exam, if necessary, and selecting a thesis committee, all while maintaining one's mental health. This comprehensive guide addresses components of the graduate school process that are often neglected.
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Using the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Proposal to Train Original Scientific Writing Skills in First-Year Graduate Students: A Demonstrated Project at the University of Iowa
- Award ID(s):
- 1844720
- PAR ID:
- 10328617
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Environmental Engineering Science
- Volume:
- 39
- Issue:
- 3
- ISSN:
- 1557-9018
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 197 to 201
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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