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HCDE 541: Introduction to PhD Studies in HCDE - Schedule - Autumn 2024

Week Dates Topic Readings Assignments due
1 1 October

Course overview

  • Introductions
  • Course goals and outline
  • A few reminders from orientation
Slides
None None
2 8 October

PhD Life

Slides

Required

Optional

Self care

R1
3 15 October

PhD Milestones

Slides

Required

Optional

Self care

R2

4 22 October

Academic Reading & Writing

Slides

Reading - Required

Writing - Required

Writing - Optional

Self care

5 29 October

Proposal Writing

Peer Review

    How to write reviews
    How to read reviews

Peer Review - Required

Peer Review - Optional

Proposals - Required

Self care

  • Tips for Saying No
    6 5 November

    Academic CVs, Personal Websites, Blogs, & Social Media


    The Press

    Academic websites

    CVs

    Professional blogs & social media

    The press

    Self care

    7 12 November

    No class - Sean at CSCW

    I encourage reading ahead for next week!
    8 19 November

    Posters, Elevator Pitches, & Presentations


    Time Management & Work-Life Balance

    Required

    Self care


    National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) resources

    You can create a free account with your UW email.

    Required

    Optional

    Self care

    • R7
    • Peer comments on CVs
    • Attend at least three prelims on 15 November (or alternate dates)
    9 26 November

    Advising & Mentorship

    Required

    Read at least two of...

    10 3 December

    Ph.D. Careers & Advice

    Required

    Optional

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