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Overcoming Writer’s Block
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4.7.Overcoming Writer’s BlockWriter’s block is very common, especially with beginning writers. For many people, the most difficult part is to start writing. There are many known techniques that help you overcome writer’s block. Techniques to overcome writer’s block:
Usually, a combination of techniques works best. Some people go through excruciating pains on their route to a writing session. If you are one of these people, you are not alone. Others, before you, found a myriad of methods and tricks to force themselves to write their next piece. The complete range of these techniques would fill a thick book, but a few exotic examples below (collected in private conversations with writers who one would never suspect of having writing blocks) should feed your imagination and help you to concoct your individual method.
Another paper? So what? Prof. Mohamed El-Sharkawi, University of Washington Do you really have time to write it? There are things that are more important on your agenda. Ok, I see your dreamy smile. Go ahead and write it. Prof. Howard Chizeck, University of Washington 5.Publishing5.1. Getting credit for your workSelecting where and when to present and publish your work is not obvious. Usually, your advisor is the primary source of information and decision maker. In a simplified form, the logic of publishing is as follows. In most cases, it is extremely helpful to have your ideas and results reviewed in the form of a presentation, which could be limited only to lab members, or cover a much broader audience. Section 5.2 provides advice on how to give high quality presentations. If you have a new idea and want to be credited for it, publish it as a conference paper as soon as you can. Section 5.3 discusses conference participation. If you have done a piece of research work that warrants a journal-quality publication, publish it in the best journal you can get into. Section 5.4 discusses the concept of journal impact factors. 
5.2.[U] Presentations5.2.1.Presentation and publication optionsWe strongly encourage external presentation of your work. The best way to do it depends on quantity and quality of your work. Possible options include:
We try sending students to conferences as long as they have something valuable to present. Conference participation is a great way for you to make contacts, stay updated in the field, generate new ideas, and travel for free. 5.2.2.Two modes of SEAL presentationsThe presentations in SEAL are conducted in either “torture” or “discussion” formats. Either one of them will greatly benefit you and prepare for upcoming/future presentations and will provide an opportunity to share and discuss any ideas related to your research in our lab. In the "torture" mode presentation style, the audience will put on an aggressive face and attack your every mistake. With inexperienced presenters, the audience typically concentrates on the quality of the presentation, the slides, and speaker's tactics and style. With experienced speakers, the audience will question the validity of assumptions and the quality of research results. It is very helpful to make at least one “torture” mode presentation; it helps improving effective-presentation skills. Also, it might be helpful for you to have the presentation videotaped so you can see yourself “in action.” The discussion-mode presentations are helpful because they provide you with feedback on your research from fellow students. During these presentations you can share even your craziest ideas, make the audience brainstorm with you and, hopefully, give helpful advice on your current research efforts. Some presentations take less than an hour, so two people can team up and present during a single scheduled meeting. It is desired that the topic of your presentation is directly related to research in SEAL, otherwise the audience might not be able to give you adequate feedback. New students, both graduate and undergraduate, are encouraged to participate in such an event. It will help you to better understand the project and practice your skills as a presenter. 
5.2.3.SEAL presentation checklist
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