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Assess The Whole Record At Final Merits

Step back from the criterion list. What would a reader unfamiliar with you conclude about your recognition and standing?

Key takeaways

  1. 1Step back and ask what a reader unfamiliar with you would conclude about your recognition and standing.
  2. 2Trace recognition over time to show sustained acclaim, and keep your field consistent throughout.
  3. 3Write a one-page case thesis with evidence IDs, then name its strongest counterargument.

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