http://cnx.org/content http://cnx.org/content/col10871/1.2 col10871 Becoming a Professional Scholar 1.2 2009/08/03 13:24:26.486 GMT-5 2009/08/03 14:39:12.904 GMT-5 Linda Driskill Linda Driskill driskila@rice.edu driskila driskila driskila dissertation writing editing graduate students questions to answer reading a scientific article technical style thesis writing Mathematics and Statistics Science and Technology Social Sciences This collection includes modules to help graduate students develop an identity as a professional scholar: one who can ar: a person who can (1) place particular issues in the context of past and current work, (2) explain those issues’ importance and the methods that have been used to address them, (3) summarize the findings of key research efforts, and (4) undertake research, individually or with others, on specific problems or questions that will advance the field’s knowledge and possibly benefit society or industry through particular applications. The collection links modules on reading as a professional scholar, reporting on scholarly work, and coaching undergraduates. The modules were prepared by members of the Cain Project in Engineering and Professional Communication at Rice University in Houston, Texas. en Rice University Introduction to the Collection: Becoming a Professional Scholar How to Read a Scientific Article Thesis Overview Ten Mistakes to Avoid While Writing a Thesis A Brief Introduction to Technical Style Tips on Polishing a Report Demonstrating Your Knowledge and Contributions to a Profession: The Management Report and the Technical Report for the Professional Science Master’s Degree Writing Module Three: Five Essential Parts of Argument Manual for Writing Mentors Graduate Seminar Mentoring