Remarkably, some good ideas from the Modern Language Association

1.  A shorter time to a PHD

2.  Changes in what a dissertation ought to be

3.  MORE EMPHASIS ON LEARNING TO TEACH!

http://www.mla.org/report_doctoral_study_2014

As my old dad used to say, even a blind pig sometimes finds an acorn.

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