Academic practices in the United States can differ greatly from practices in other countries. The links below should help you get familiar with some of the CS Dept. guidelines as well as time management issues and how to develop good study habits.

• Suggestions on how to organize your time can be found in these tips for time management written by Tara Kuther, Ph.D. in Your Guide to Graduate School.
• The Interaction Lab at USC offers suggestions on How to Review Papers
• Reading lists and samples of previous preliminary exams can be found in the Doctorate Preliminary Exam Information Page
• If you would like information on how to do research and tips on writing and reviewing articles check these links from the University of California, Berkeley.