{"id":658,"date":"2025-06-23T15:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/?p=658"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:18:10","slug":"developing-your-academic-identity-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/2025\/06\/23\/developing-your-academic-identity-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing Your Academic Identity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 5 &#8211; Navigating in the Academic Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the upcoming week, we are stepping confidently into the everyday world of academia. Beyond your skills in writing and presenting, academic success depends on how well you navigate the systems, relationships, and expectations that shape your academic environment.&nbsp; Therefore, you will explore practical strategies to engage with your academic environment that will help you to build credibility and connection in the field. Further, you will gain insight into your current strengths and where you want to grow &#8211; Full speed ahead!<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.lse.ac.uk\/impactofsocialsciences\/2016\/05\/09\/how-to-read-and-understand-a-scientific-paper-a-guide-for-non-scientists\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.lse.ac.uk\/impactofsocialsciences\/2016\/05\/09\/how-to-read-and-understand-a-scientific-paper-a-guide-for-non-scientists\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Learning goals for this week: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build practical strategies for navigating academic environments, including reading scientific literature, writing professional emails, and initiating communication with faculty members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate the principles and habits that support academic success, particularly those that increase confidence, clarity, and connection within the university setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on personal growth as an academic learner, identify challenges and actionable steps to improve engagement and communication in academic environments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Your tasks for this week:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read on how to navigate the academic space<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>7 principles to consider when navigating an academic space:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchmasterminds.com\/blog\/76675-principles-academic-journey\">https:\/\/www.researchmasterminds.com\/blog\/76675-principles-academic-journey<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p> A guide on how to approach and read a scientific paper:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.lse.ac.uk\/impactofsocialsciences\/2016\/05\/09\/how-to-read-and-understand-a-scientific-paper-a-guide-for-non-scientists\/\">https:\/\/blogs.lse.ac.uk\/impactofsocialsciences\/2016\/05\/09\/how-to-read-and-understand-a-scientific-paper-a-guide-for-non-scientists\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read on how to write academic emails<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How To Write a Professional Email (With Tips and Examples):<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/how-to-write-a-professional-email\">https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/how-to-write-a-professional-email<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How to get what you want by writing great emails:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/campuslife.london.ac.uk\/story\/36208771\/how-to-get-what-you-want-by-writing-great-emails\">https:\/\/campuslife.london.ac.uk\/story\/36208771\/how-to-get-what-you-want-by-writing-great-emails<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to approach professors at the University<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read on Tips on how to approach a professor for research: <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@rijuldahiya\/how-to-approach-a-professor-for-research-05475015c7da\">https:\/\/medium.com\/@rijuldahiya\/how-to-approach-a-professor-for-research-05475015c7da<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rules for Interacting with College Professors - Office Hours, Email, Letters of Recommendation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hl_EldPa2NM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Homework Journal Reflection:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This week focused on how to confidently move within the academic world, learning how to communicate professionally, connect with professors, and approach academic reading with more clarity. Be honest and reflective &#8211; this is your space to check in with yourself about your growth, fears, and goals as an academic learner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>What was the most useful or eye-opening thing you learned this week? <\/em>(e.g., writing emails, approaching professors, or reading scientific texts)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>What challenged you the most?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Did anything feel uncomfortable, confusing, or new, and why?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>After reading the \u201c7 Principles\u201d article and the guide on reading scientific papers, how do you see yourself growing as an academic?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Which principle or strategy might help you the most going forward?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>How confident do you feel now about contacting professors or reading academic work compared to before this week?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are there small steps you want to try out as a result of this week\u2019s learning?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/2025\/06\/23\/developing-your-academic-identity-4\/\">Week 6<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week 5 &#8211; Navigating in the Academic Space In the upcoming week, we are stepping confidently into the everyday world of academia. 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