January 2005| Vol. 3 No. 1

COVER PACKAGE: Building mentorships for success

How to begin, troubleshoot and hone your mentoring relationship

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CAREER CENTER

Connect through a division

Enhance your membership in APAGS by joining an APA division—or two.

Lab lessons

Adaptability and persistence are among the keys to setting up a successful research lab, say several new—and experienced—professors.

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CLASS ACT

Investigating the pain of integration

Doctoral student Mona Amer explores how Arab Americans are adjusting to life in the United States after 9/11.

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DEGREE IN SIGHT

In pursuit of the American dream

Jamaican-born Melissa-Sue Angus-John earned a $10,000 annual fellowship.

Get published

Attaining that first manuscript acceptance takes patience and a thick skin.

Reviewing research outside of your topicStarting the dissertation

Experts offer tips on picking a topic, conducting a lit review and narrowing your focus.

Accountability: One school's approach

How can graduate programs be sure they're meeting students' needs? By surveying alumni and reporting back to students.

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MONEY MATTERS

Make taxes less taxing

Six tips for a smoother tax season.

Getting what you're worth

Before you say "yes" to that first job offer, determine the salary and perks you need and negotiate for them.

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