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Advice and Resources

Past and Present members of EGSO have compiled a list of advice and resources that will help you navigate the graduate programs at the University of Kentucky.

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University of Kentucky English Department Graduate Student Handbook

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Surviving Graduate School

Graduate School Survival Tips
Engaging in Community

Professionalizing While in School

Attending Conferences
Getting Published
Building a Curriculum Vitae

Passing the Ph.D. Qualifying Exams

Reading Strategies

List of conference CFPs, Fellowships, and Job Postings

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Writing the Dissertation Prospectus

Dissertation Abstract Samples

Dissertation Prospectus Samples

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Entering the Job Market

Resources are available on the Associations of Departments of English website: www.ade.org

For more information, contact the current jobs officer (Pearl James for 2011-2012) or access the share-point site under "For Current Job Candidates"

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