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Library Hacks for Graduate Students

Create a writing routine to banish the blank pages for good.

Try these hacks:

  • Getting into flow with the tips from this Focus Toolkit and listening to free streaming music.
  • Using the Pomodoro method or virtual co-working to stay on task (try a service or start your own session with a classmate!).
  • Browse Thesis & Dissertations for inspiration or check an online writing guide for formatting help.
  • Learn keyboard shortcuts for the programs you use most or try markdown to really optimize speed. CRTL/⌘ + SHFT + T will be your best friend.
  • Generate your Works Cited page with a click of a button using EndNote or Zotero.