By Adam Chapnick and Christopher Kukucha. The primary feature that differentiates an edited book from a typical academic manuscript is the diversity of its author contributors. Each chapter is typically written by one or more scholars, some of whom – in these days of electronic communication – have never even met in person. More...

By Adam Chapnick and Christopher Kukucha. Our last post discussed the benefits and drawbacks of working with a co-editor. If, or once, you have decided to go that route, you will face a series of new challenges: approaching the right person, establishing an effective working relationship, and dealing with potential conflicts. More...

By Adam Chapnick and Christopher Kukucha. The professional risks are too great for a junior scholar, but for more senior scholars it can be a worthwhile experience. More...

By Adam Chapnick and Christopher Kukucha. Publishing a book chapter with a university press is generally seen as less prestigious than a peer-reviewed journal article, but it can be a better experience. For new scholars, it can certainly be a less daunting process. More...

By Adam Chapnick. As a recovering control freak, I edited my first collection of essays on my own. The project took significantly longer than expected, and was much more challenging than I had anticipated, but it was successful in the end. More...

By Adam Chapnick. A little more than two years ago, I attended a conference on Canada and its place in the world.  When I got back, I had an idea. More...

By Liz Koblyk. Last week, I turned down CBC’s The Current. I’d been invited to comment on how job seekers can navigate the world of short-term employment. Instead of jumping at the chance, I immediately said no, offered the names of two other potential panelists, and went back to work. More...

By Liz Koblyk. It turns out that a lot of people relate to the imposter syndrome. Great! We can all enjoy one another’s company at our self-deprecation party, all the while being plagued by our private thoughts that we don’t deserve to be at the party. More...

By Isabeau Iqbal. “You should publish this,” is something academics frequently and flippantly say to one another. When I was a graduate student and keen to decipher what this meant, I sought writing advice from books and workshops. More...

By David Smith. Fifteen minutes until go time. More than 1,100 exams and score sheets are neatly stacked and patiently waiting in 10 different classrooms to be distributed by an army of proctors. More...