What makes a good introduction for a dissertation? Graduate students practice critiquing one another’s thesis chapters, but they rarely read the introductions — usually because those are written to ...

I'm old enough that I learned to make introductions as a kid. It was a different world. My four older sisters and I wore white gloves when we got dressed up for formal occasions. We had rabbit's-fur ...

First impressions are important. Scientists need to make their work stand out among a sea of others. However, many mistakenly believe that first impressions are formed based only on titles and ...

It’s been a while since we’ve had a fresh How-To on the Hack-A-Day, and frankly we’ve missed them. To get things rolling, [Eliot] and I wanted to build a good knowledge base to help you hack your own ...

A compelling introduction is crucial for making a strong first impression in your cover letter. Personalize your cover letter by addressing the hiring manager by name and tailoring your opening to ...