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How to Write a Personal Statement in the Sciences

Overview. Purpose of the Personal StatementGuidelines and StructureTipsExamplesQuestions. Purpose and Goals. Assess thinking and writing skills show how well you can express ideas in plain EnglishShow how much thought you put into the position this translates into your interest in the f

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How to Write a Personal Statement in the Sciences

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    1. How to Write a Personal Statement in the Sciences Organized by Becky Ostertag-UHH Biology, PIPES/PACRC, EPSCoR, LSAMP, Keaholoa, and UHH MOP Funded by an NSF Ecosystem Studies Grant (Grant # 0546868)

    2. Overview Purpose of the Personal Statement Guidelines and Structure Tips Examples Questions

    3. Purpose and Goals Assess thinking and writing skills – show how well you can express ideas in plain English Show how much thought you put into the position – this translates into your interest in the field / position A chance to present intellectual accomplishments other than by academic records A chance for you to stand out

    4. Guidelines Keep it around one page Write in essay format Introduction and main argument Body Conclusion NOTE: format can sometimes be different, but purposes are the same Express yourself – without repetition

    5. Structure Paragraph 1: Introduction (2-3 sentences) Begin with a hook – avoid clichés State thesis/main argument Paragraph 2: Introduce Body Support main argument Call attention to relevant courses, research experience, workshops, etc.

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