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Brittany M. Williams

Brittany M. Williams

Qualitative Research, Word Counts, and Publishing Woes

As I stare at the finish line for tenure and promotion to Associate Prof, I think we should better prioritize quality in qualitative work!

5 min readNov 9, 2023

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Qualitative Research, Word Counts, and Publishing Woes

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Brittany M. Williams

For Colored Girls Fighting to Survive When a Presidential Title Isn’t Enough

Why would a Black woman aspire to the presidency if we know that we could be carried off to our death and everyone would keep going?

6 min readSep 30, 2023

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For Colored Girls Fighting to Survive When a Presidential Title Isn’t Enough

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Brittany M. Williams

On Hampshire College, Grades/ Ungrading, & Graduate School Applications

A quick explainer

4 min readMar 21, 2023

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On Hampshire College, Grades/ Ungrading, & Graduate School Applications

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Brittany M. Williams

On Academic Silos, Belonging, and Writing Pathways

The academy fundamentally does not know what to do with it (interdisciplinary foci) — nor us.

5 min readApr 27, 2021

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On Academic Silos, Belonging, and Writing Pathways

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Brittany M. Williams

On this World Aids Day in 2020, I Cherish Memories, Celebrate Survival, & Commit To Doing My Part

Although we’re all consumed by the COVID-19 Pandemic, HIV and AIDS continues to ravage many communities. Check out my reflections below…

6 min readDec 1, 2020

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On this World Aids Day in 2020, I Cherish Memories, Celebrate Survival, & Commit To Doing My Part

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Brittany M. Williams

Making the most of “Winter Break” (when dissertating)

This post was originally posted on the now defunct SisterPhD blog. My advice for making the most remains almost unchanged. Try it out!

6 min readDec 1, 2020

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Making the most of “Winter Break” (when dissertating)

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Brittany M. Williams

3 Things I learned on a Dissertation of The Year Committee

Dissertations are a lot of work and dissertation award committees are complex. Read on to learn how to best promote your work & win big!

5 min readAug 26, 2020

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3 Things I learned on a Dissertation of The Year Committee

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Brittany M. Williams

So You Think You Wanna Get a PhD (or EdD)

This post started as a twitter rant and was originally featured as a blog post on the now defunct SisterPhD blog.

8 min readAug 25, 2020

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So You Think You Wanna Get a PhD (or EdD)

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Brittany M. Williams

Brittany M. Williams

Hi. I’m Dr. Brit — by day I’m a professor, at night I write for Shondaland in my head. I love all things equal pay, grad school, and Black women/ girls.

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