graduate studies workshop no2 social welfare and social development 2014 by...
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Graduate Studies Workshop no2
Social Welfare and Social Development
2014By
NJB/CDT/Litalien/Patriquin/Kataoka/Chen
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MA/scholarship applications are due early autumn.
Decide what you want to apply to during the summer following your third year of undergraduate studies.
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Statement of
Purpose
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Pre-application Statement of purpose/letter of intent (1 to 2 pages)
Research: Faculty of Graduate Studies Program Admissions Committee
Same application typically used for university and program financial awards/placements
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What graduate studies do you want to pursue?
How do your current program and possible graduate studies (and personal experiences) relate to each other?
Different programs may ask specifically for additional components.
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Consider:
1. Format adopted for the statement: research proposal (see the graduate scholarship application NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR)
2. Usually mandatory to have statement of purpose approved by potential program advisor before online submission
3. Describe your intended research project:a) previous research or experience, the proposed topic, preferred
methods, and potential contributions
b) demonstrate your personality and communication skills
4. Be informative, scholarly, professional, and persuasive.a) This may be the most important part of your application
package
Sources: University of Manitoba; Wiki How; SSHRC
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Points to include: Why you are interested in this program and not
other competitors Your credentials and accomplishments Why they should consider you for this
university/program (do not overdo this section) Reasons you find the program appealing How your strengths and interests make the
program “match” with you
PROOFREAD BEFORE SUBMITTING!
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Your references should be: Academic (almost always) Tailored to the program to which you are applying, and
tailored to you Professors who know you and your academic work well
You need to provide your referees with: Information on the program Your transcripts Your statement of purpose A sample of work created in the referee’s class Time: at least two weeks to prepare a letter. (More
time is better!)
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Choose carefully!
Show your interests and ability to write: make sure it is clearly written!
Evaluators will use this to look into your past efforts
Choose recent work (as much as possible)
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Choose completed work (nothing in progress)
Show what you are really capable of, what you are worth
First impressions count. Your sample is not the only one the evaluator will be reading!
Questions? Call the Admissions office, your potential supervisor, Graduate Studies office, etc. Don’t hesitate!
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First impressions count. Your sample is not the only one the evaluator will be
reading!
Like we said…..
Brush it up a little before submitting it. Did your professor make recommendations for
improvement?
You must feel confident and comfortable with sharing this piece.
Think about your reader when you select your work. Should be as relevant as possible
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Think carefully about your sample’s content
Don’t assume the reader will know your area in detail Revise your piece for general understanding
Consider the sample’s length (too long does not mean better: on the contrary!) Better to explain that you sent only a portion than to
submit something too lengthy
Be sure you’re familiar with the topic Your potential supervisor might ask you questions about it
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Arrange for all materials to arrive before the deadline Send the required number of copies Keep a copy of non-confidential materials Be sure your application looks professional Include your e-mail address and phone number Keep it neat, simple and consistent Have headers/footers with page numbers and your
name Don’t have a cover letter (unless specifically
requested)
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Application form(s)
Scholarship/financial aid forms
Résumé or C.V.
Transcripts (official, not photocopies) order well in advance
of the application deadline
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Statement of Purpose
Sample of written work
Letters of reference (usually sent in directly by your professors)
Additional test scores, if necessary (e.g. GRE, TOEFL)
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Ontario Graduate Scholarships
Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
University & Program Scholarships
Teaching Assistantships
Research Assistantships
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References http://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-progra
ms/legal-writing-scholarship/writing-center/upload/writingsample.pdf
http://www.mcgill.ca/study/2014-2015/university_regulations_and_resources/graduate/gps_gi_grad_admissions_and_application_procedures#topic_0C372AED486A4E09B508C308F6B4B294
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx
http://www.wikihow.com/Sample/Letter-of-Intent-for-Graduate-Program
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/environment/departments/geography/graduate/Application%20Information.html
http://blog.creative-capital.org/2012/06/tips-tools-choosing-work-samples-for-your-applications/