Syllabi

Introduction to Cognitive Science Syllabus

This is the syllabus for a second-year philosophy course on cognitive science. Any suggestions or criticisms are more than welcome, especially suggestions for ways that I can include more philosophers/scientists on the reading list that are members of less represented groups.

Introduction to Philosophy (Ethics and Political Philosophy)

A first-year introduction to philosophy that focuses on ethics and political philosophy. This syllabus is for an asynchronous online version of the course. Any suggestions or criticisms are more than welcome, especially suggestions for ways that I can include more philosophers on the reading list that are members of less represented groups.

Scholarship and Grant Writing Advice

SSHRC Scholarship Proposal Tips

Over the last couple years, I put together a list of advice for graduate students applying for a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) scholarship or grant. SSHRC proposals have a different set of norms and requirements than many other grants and scholarships, but I expect that many of these tips will also be helpful for other types of applications. I applied for a SSHRC scholarship four times before I was successful, and over the course of that time I took workshops, participated in writing groups, and had many conversations with peers and mentors on how to write a SSHRC proposal. I have combined much of the advice I picked up along the way and combined it with approaches that worked for me personally. I consider this a living document, so if you see any egregious omissions or shortcomings, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope these tips can make the process less painful for other applicants.

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