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Succeeding in a US Master's Program — Master’s Prep
applies to every program. Pre-study priorities: A first, B next, C later. Roles include All graduate students — academic skills across every program.
A · Academic writing in EnglishMaster’s prep study outline. Priority A (start first). structuring a paper, thesis statements, paragraphs, citations0 of 1 cards masteredA · Citation stylesMaster’s prep study outline. Priority A (start first). APA first, then IEEE (common in technical programs)0 of 1 cards masteredA · Academic integrity and plagiarismMaster’s prep study outline. Priority A (start first). what counts, how to paraphrase and cite properly0 of 1 cards masteredA · Research methodsMaster’s prep study outline. Priority A (start first). forming a question, literature review, methodology, evidence0 of 1 cards masteredB · Reading research papers fastMaster’s prep study outline. Priority B (next). abstract, method, results, limitations0 of 1 cards masteredB · Technical report and capstone writingMaster’s prep study outline. Priority B (next). problem, approach, results, recommendations0 of 1 cards masteredB · Presenting and defending workMaster’s prep study outline. Priority B (next). slides, oral exams, handling questions0 of 1 cards masteredB · Discussion-based learningMaster’s prep study outline. Priority B (next). how online forums, peer review and participation are graded0 of 1 cards masteredB · Study systems for adults with a jobMaster’s prep study outline. Priority B (next). weekly schedule, deep-work blocks, spaced repetition0 of 1 cards masteredC · US academic cultureMaster’s prep study outline. Priority C (later). office hours, emailing professors, asking for recommendation letters0 of 1 cards masteredC · Funding vocabularyMaster’s prep study outline. Priority C (later). assistantship, fellowship, FAFSA, tuition reimbursement0 of 1 cards masteredC · Proctored and competency-based examsMaster’s prep study outline. Priority C (later). how they work (WGU style) and how to prepare0 of 1 cards mastered