How to Write an Abstract Workshop

Couldn't make it to our "How to Write an Abstract" Workshop with Dr. Ian Barnard? Not to worry, we have you covered!  Why present at a conference at all?  It's good to get feedback from scholars and peers You can share and show off your ideas! Join in a scholarly conversational. Network. It looks good on resume Party it up! Some conferences have big parties!  What are the steps for presenting at a conference?  Find...

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Need help writing your abstracts for AGSE's Spring Conference?

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October Meeting Highlights

This month's meeting was all about our Spring Conference on March 9, 2013 Let's start with money: we want to thank all our fantastic members and volunteers for their hard work at AGSE's fall booksale. We were able to raise a grand total of $430 for our Spring Conference!  The beginning of any conference experience starts with the abstract. Do you need help writing yours? Come join us for our  Abstract Workshop with Dr....

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September Meeting Highlights

Meet your 2012-2013 Officers!  Lorie Hamalian - President  Megan Betry - Vice President       Gina Lawrence - Treasurer Melissa Palazzo - Secretary Holly Batty - Press Officer Johnny Straight - Historian Meetings: This semester AGSE will have its monthly meeting the last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 - 3:30 (unless otherwise posted). The rooms are subject to change, so make sure you keep...

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Highlights from “Path to the PhD” Workshop

Today Dr. Ranita Chatterjee graced our meeting with her wisdom and experience about her own, as well as the general, steps one takes to become a PhD. She outlined three main components that influence one’s academic career and those are: mentors, determination, and the overarching narrative of one’s goal. Though most of us only know what is academically prudent to ask, Dr. Chatterjee shared her own personal journey to graduate...

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AGSE Presents its End of the Year Workshop

 “The Path to the PhD” Wondering what to do after graduation? Thinking about graduate school? Then come to AGSE’s final workshop hosted by Dr. Ranita Chatterjee as she relates her own path from her BA at the University of Calgary to her MA at McMaster University and finally her PhD at the University of Western Ontario. Learn about the steps to graduate education and academic success!  May 2, 2012  JR319   2pm ...

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April Meeting Highlights

ElectionsNominations will close tonight so if you still wish to run please email us with a short bio and a picture. Another post will include everyone's information. We will be using Survey Monkey which will be open for voting for one week starting tomorrow and will close on Tuesday April 24. Winners will be announced on Wednesday April 25. WorkshopWe hope to have one last workshop this year. We hope to host the "Path to the PhD" with our own esteemed...

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2012-2013 AGSE Board

President: Lorie Hamalian Lorie Hamalian earned her B.A. in English and is currently working on her M.A. in English: Literature at California State University of Northridge. Her research interests include British Romanticism and critical theory, sprinkled with pop cultural and game studies. She currently works as a supplemental instructor, writing tutor, and future teaching associate at CSUN, and additionally works as a clerk at the public library....

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April Meeting

The April meeting will be held in JR 319 on April 18. We will be discussing the upcoming elections, workshops and and of course we will hold our monthly 50/50 raffle! FOR AGSE Executive Board 2012-2013If you are interested in running for a position, please email us at agse201011@gmail.com and let us know which position along with a short bio, campaign announcement and photo and we will place your info on the AGSE blog. Thanks. See you all in April....

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March Meeting Highlights

Thank You!AGSE extends a warm thank you to all those who helped make the conference this past week a great success. All the hard work and team values have paid off!An especially SWEET thanks to Warren B. Ditch Jr. (Corri's papa) for his generous donation of chocolate covered macadamia nuts all the way from Hawaii! We all thank you warmly. Melissa Filbeck has started a thank you card so be sure to stop her and sign your name. T-ShirtsIf you pre-ordered...

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Spring Academic Conference “Shattering”

Saturday March 3, 2012CSUN USU Flintridge RoomOrder of Events 9:00 - 9:30 amSign-in and Registration for PresentersBreakfast and AGSE President’s Welcome RemarksSession One 9:40-10:40 amPanel 1: Shattering the Cultural MirrorLocation: Lake View Terrace Room DModerator: Dr. Nathaniel MillsSidney Jones“Post-Structuralism: The Prime Enemy of Western Tradition”Nina Moon Ahn“‘The Comfort Woman’s Child: The Transgressive Power of War, Colonialism...

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“How to Present at a Conference" Workshop

For those who could not attend this workshop, these are the highlights and tips from Dr. Ian Barnard for a successful, witty and enjoyable experience while presenting. THE CONTENT THE PAPER•There are two parts of a conference presentation: the content and the performance•For creative writing (CW): If you have more than one piece, think of the best order in which to present the pieces.•For academic writing (AW): 1. Remove long quotes. It is hard to...

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