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Re: stuttering research?

From: Tom Weidig (thestutteringbrain.blogspot.com)
Date: 05 Oct 2005
Time: 17:13:44 -0500
Remote Name: 83.99.88.161

Comments

I guess there are two types of researchers. Researcher A has a background in speech and language, and think "what research should I do in my area". Researcher B has a more general background in science (neuroscience, neurology, genetics, psychology, statistics), is part of a larger research group and thinks more along the line "I have a brain scanner, which disorder should I look at" or "I have genetics know-how, which disorder should I look at". I would not specialise too early, and try to get a solid science background as an undergraduate But a final year thesis into stuttering would help. And then you need to find a researcher that does research into stuttering, that accepts you. Two things are crucial: 1) show enthousiasm for and some knowledge of the PhD subject 2) be pro-active, show intellectual rigour, and ability to learn. Even though I dont work as a researcher, telling you which researcher is best is too dangerous! :-) I would say go for someone who is youngish (between 30 and 45), look at his paper output over the last 5 years and is an all-rounder and thinks multi-disciplinary.


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