Teaching and Research

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This outline is based on several sources. Click [References] to view sources.

 

I. How are teaching and research related?

 

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Mutually reinforcing?

- research adds to teaching

- teaching adds to research

 

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Incompatible?

- teaching taking time away from research

- research takes time away from teaching

 

II. Institutional differences in valuing teaching and research
 

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Differences between large universities and liberal arts colleges
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Does publish or perish still exist at "teaching oriented" colleges?

 

III. Your Preference
 

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What mix of teaching and research would be right for you?