This popular and newly expanded guide offers linguistics students clear, practical advice on how to succeed in graduate school, earn a degree, and find a job. Along the way, the author explains how to speak at conferences, publish journal articles, write grant applications, and complete a dissertation, all while developing vital skills and making important connections within the field and in the wider world. Throughout Surviving Linguistics, Macaulay emphasizes the importance of working well with professors and fellow graduate students.
Linguistics students everywhere will find valuable guidance about writing and research, publishing, seeking advice and working collaboratively, networking, and preparing for both academic and industry career paths. The book’s discussion of the structure and funding of graduate school and the process of applying for academic jobs focuses on North America.