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250 in the West

This forum considers what the semiquincentennial looks like in the American West, broadly considered.

Spain and the American Revolution in the West

In our next piece on "250 in the West," Frances Kolb Turnbell explores the important role of Spain during the era of the American Revolution.

Washington Didn’t Sleep Here: The Semiquincentennial in the Evergreen State

Lawrence B.A. Hatter explores what the Semiquincentennial means to the people of Washington state.

NPS To Remove Quotes From Bunker Hill Monument

How to Write a Dissertation Chapter

Ann Daly offers practical advice on how to draft a dissertation chapter.

A Collective Ailment: Imposter Syndrome and Moving (Slogging?) through the PhD (Discussed in the Framework of a WebMD Page)

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Molly Nebiolo reflects on the all-too-common academic feeling of imposter syndrome and how it especially impacts graduate students.

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“The Road to Success:” The Project of a PhD

In reframing a dissertation as a project, Kevin Marsh offers suggestions to help graduate students navigate the thorny process of writing.

Experimenting with Sustainable Writing

Katherine Carper proposes real-world solutions to develop a manageable writing practice for graduate students in the throes of dissertation writing.

Demystifying the Archives

Marina Nye provides helpful suggestions to graduate students getting started on archival research.

NEH Removes All Content from Popular EDSITEment Website

How I Learned to Be a Part of an Intellectual Community

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Elena Telles Ryan makes the case for community building as a critical part of success in graduate school.

SHEAR Biography Workshop 2026 Call for Participants

SHEAR Second-Book Writers’ Workshop

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Comprehensive Exams and Other Rites of Passage

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In our next piece in the "Demystifying the Doctorate" series, Mercedes Haigler offers sage advice for surviving comps.

To Wring Wisdom from a Paperclip

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In the first of our "Demystifying the Doctorate" series, Cory James Young reflects on the ways that building connections can yield unintended benefits in our professional lives.

Editor’s Introduction: Demystifying the Doctorate

Laura Clerx offers an introduction to the forthcoming forum, "Demystifying the Doctorate."

Demystifying the Doctorate

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Edited by JER Senior Editorial Assistant Laura Clerx, this forum aims to remedy the practical and existential angst that can accompany doctoral studies by offering advice and empathy to graduate students and early career scholars.

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