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 * propose a second major project that is distinct and original compared to the first
 * be careful not to focus just on you as researcher and focus more on the research itself (ego check, and I statement check) other words to be careful are: "i am interested" (dont over use or it can sound too self-involved)
 == Possible Format (By Paragraph) ==

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-This page was written because no one ever explained how to write this statement so I had to go and figure it out myself.
+This page was written because no one ever explained how to write this statement so I had to go and figure it out myself. I googled for tips and read some books. Here is a compilation of tips and notes for myself as I'm writing this confounding document.
 == What appears to be the purpose of the letter? ==
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 * be careful not to focus just on you as researcher and focus more on the research itself (ego check, and I statement check) other words to be careful are: "i am interested" (dont over use or it can sound too self-involved)
+== Possible Format (By Paragraph) ==
 # overarching theme and topic (situate it in some disciplines)
 # summary of your dissertation research with more detail of the method, theoretical foundation and core arguments
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 # summarise the wider impact of your research agenda.
-== See also ==
+== References ==
 * https://career.ucsf.edu/sites/career.ucsf.edu/files/PDF/ResearcherResearchStatementTips.pdf
 * https://www.cmu.edu/gcc/handouts/ResearchStatement.pdf
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 * http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/writtenmaterials/researchstatements.php
 * [[Cover Letter]]
 * [[Statement of Research Interests]]

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-This page was written because no one explained how to write this statement so I had to go and figure it out.
+This page was written because no one ever explained how to write this statement so I had to go and figure it out myself.
 == What appears to be the purpose of the letter? ==
 The main goal of a research statement is to walk the search committee through the evolution of your research, to highlight your research accomplishments, and to show where your research will be taking you next.
 * writing exercise to show that you can take on independent research
 * demonstrate your writing ability,
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 == Who is the reader? ==
 * someone who isn't a specialist in your field
 * the person will read too many papers in one day
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 * Should be one to two pages
 * be personal, use I instead of We, talk about your cutting edge approach, unique insight, tech know-how, success in previous projects, etc
 * do not over-tailor to the job - the research statement does not typically refer to the job but is more personal
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 * be careful not to focus just on you as researcher and focus more on the research itself (ego check, and I statement check) other words to be careful are: "i am interested" (dont over use or it can sound too self-involved)
 == possible format ==
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 # overarching theme and topic (situate it in some disciplines)
 # summary of your dissertation research with more detail of the method, theoretical foundation and core arguments
-# brief descriptn of contribution of the dissertation research to your fields
+# brief description of contribution of the dissertation research to your fields (demonstrate your past knowledge and experience by raising intriguing questions and how you plan to explore them in the future)
 # ongoing research? summary of next research project. topic methods, theoretical orientation, statement of possible contribution to your field.
 # summarise the wider impact of your research agenda.
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 * https://www.cmu.edu/gcc/handouts/ResearchStatement.pdf
 * http://gradschool.cornell.edu/career-services/research-statements
 * [[Cover Letter]]

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 == What appears to be the purpose of the letter? ==
 * writing exercise to show that you can take on independent research
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 * https://career.ucsf.edu/sites/career.ucsf.edu/files/PDF/ResearcherResearchStatementTips.pdf
 * https://www.cmu.edu/gcc/handouts/ResearchStatement.pdf
 * [[Cover Letter]]

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 * bring fame and glory to the department
-== who is the reader ==
+== Who is the reader? ==
 * someone who isn't a specialist in your field
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 # overarching theme and topic (situate it in some disciplines)
-# summary of your dissertation research with more detail of the method, theorectical foundation and core arguments
+# summary of your dissertation research with more detail of the method, theoretical foundation and core arguments
 # brief descriptn of contribution of the dissertation research to your fields
-# ongoing research? summary of next research project. topic methods, theorectical orientation, statement of possible contribution to your field.
+# ongoing research? summary of next research project. topic methods, theoretical orientation, statement of possible contribution to your field.
 # summarise the wider impact of your research agenda.

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		+	What appears to be the purpose of the letter?
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		+	* writing exercise to show that you can take on independent research
		+	• demonstrate your writing ability,
		+	* demonstrate independence as a researcher
		+	* ability to earn grant money
		+	• state your short-term and long-term research goals
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		+	who is the reader
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		+	* someone who isn't a specialist in your field
		+	* the person will read too many papers in one day
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		+	Summary of what i have gathered
		+	* should be one to two pages
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	== See also ==		== See also ==