Difference between revisions of "Statement of Research Interests"
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− | What appears to be the purpose of the letter? | + | |
+ | == What appears to be the purpose of the letter? == | ||
+ | |||
* writing exercise to show that you can take on independent research | * writing exercise to show that you can take on independent research | ||
− | + | * demonstrate your writing ability, | |
* demonstrate independence as a researcher | * demonstrate independence as a researcher | ||
* ability to earn grant money | * ability to earn grant money | ||
− | + | * state your short-term and long-term research goals | |
+ | * prove you meet their standards for tenure | ||
+ | * bring fame and glory to the department | ||
− | who is the reader | + | == who is the reader == |
* someone who isn't a specialist in your field | * someone who isn't a specialist in your field | ||
* the person will read too many papers in one day | * the person will read too many papers in one day | ||
− | + | == Gathered Tips == | |
− | * | + | |
+ | * 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 | ||
+ | * do not refer to other documents that they will have to flip to | ||
+ | * don't be over-grandiose | ||
+ | * don't be too negative - focus on what you did, not what others didn't, its about you not others | ||
+ | * make sure the core argument of your research is articulated | ||
+ | * try to articulate a publishing trajectory from past to present | ||
+ | * 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 == | ||
+ | # 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 | ||
+ | # 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. | ||
+ | # summarise the wider impact of your research agenda. | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 28 November 2016
This page was written because no one explained how to write this statement so I had to go and figure it out.
Contents
What appears to be the purpose of the letter?
- 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
- prove you meet their standards for tenure
- bring fame and glory to the department
who is the reader
- someone who isn't a specialist in your field
- the person will read too many papers in one day
Gathered Tips
- 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
- do not refer to other documents that they will have to flip to
- don't be over-grandiose
- don't be too negative - focus on what you did, not what others didn't, its about you not others
- make sure the core argument of your research is articulated
- try to articulate a publishing trajectory from past to present
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- summarise the wider impact of your research agenda.
See also
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research Interests
- Statement of Teaching Interests
- Curriculum Contribution Statement