Academic Resources
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- Oral Presentation Tips
- Resources at the Loeb Library
- Research Consultations
- Writing with Internet Sources
- Graduate Student Learning Support (GSLS)
- Language Resource Center
- Academic Support for International Students
- Sleep
Oral Presentation Tips
The document, Oral Presentation Tips for Reviews at the GSD was developed by a consultant a few years ago in conjunction with a presentation on public speaking. It is still relevant, and we welcome any additional tips from students. It can be found at the www.gsd.harvard.edu/inside/student_services/academic_resources site. Email tips to: Laura Snowdon.
Resources at the Loeb Library
The Loeb Library is compiling a list of research techniques. The list will be available at: http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/loeb_library/research/research_techniques/index.html. In the meantime, a useful outline to how to develop effective reading skills can be found at: Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in your First Year at Harvard, http://hcl.harvard.edu/research/guides/lamont_handouts/interrogatingtexts.html.
Research Consultations
Working on a paper and need help finding relevant resources? Reference librarians are available to help you learn about journal indexes, Find it @ Harvard Citation Linker (http://sfx.hul.harvard.edu/citation/sfx_local/), the new Harvard E-Research site.... and much more. Please contact Sarah Dickinson (sdickinson@gsd.harvard.edu) or Barbara Mitchell (mitchell@gsd.harvard.edu) to set up a one-hour consultation to explore your topic.
Writing with Internet Sources
An excellent source for learning how to use internet sources and cite them properly can be found at this website as a pdf: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~expos/sources/writing_with_internet_sources.pdf
Graduate Student Learning Support (GSLS)
617.496.1236
Sometimes students come to the GSD who have previously been able to compensate for an undiagnosed learning disability. During their studies here, problems may surface that ultimately lead to a diagnosis of a learning disability, and subsequent treatment and counseling. The GSLS can provide neuropsychological assessment and strategic assistance with learning difficulties, and, when appropriate, referral for neurological testing. Learning specialists can also work with students experiencing problems in executive functioning, time management and other academic issues. All students must first be referred via Laura Snowdon.
Language Resource Center ( LRC)
The Language Resource Center offers services to GSD students experiencing language difficulties. The LRC welcomes both native and non-native English speakers to work one-on-one with LRC staff in oral and reading comprehension, verbal communication, the writing process, public speaking, and any other language concerns. A sign-up sheet will be available outside student services.
Academic Support for International Students
617. 495.3880
admissions@gsd.harvard.edu
The Admissions Office team is the liaison
with the Harvard International Office. They
process I-20’s and are available to answer
questions about employment or visa
regulations or refer students to appropriate
offices. If students are having
difficulty with spoken or written English,
contact the Language Resource Center.
Sleep
One of the most underutilized strategies for doing well at the GSD is getting enough sleep. Some students come here understanding this and others figure it out after their first or second years. A great website to check out to learn more about the benefits of sleep and the dangers of sleep deprivation is: http://www.understandingsleep.org. It is a link to the research and body of knowledge developed by the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School.