Have you been asked at work or school to create a problem statement and include a proposed solution, but you don’t know where to start? Continue reading for everything you need to know about problem ...

Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

A personal mission statement is a written declaration of our unique direction or purpose. This statement makes it clear not just what you intend to do in this world, but how you intend to do it. It's ...

Too many companies launch new products or services without a process for deeply understanding what their customers truly need. They make assumptions, rely on limited feedback, or develop ideas based ...

Would you hire a construction company to build your dream home without any blueprints? Chances of reaching success with that approach are slim, but that’s exactly what business owners who haven’t ...

65% of colleges report knowing how to write a personal statement for college to be important to the college education process. It allows you to showcase your personality, achievements, and goals to ...

Literature reviews are important resources for scientists. They provide historical context for a field while offering opinions on its future trajectory. Creating them can provide inspiration for one’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. When people hear the term personal brand statement, they often ...

The Philosophy of Education Statement is an important piece in your educator portfolio. It may be requested by hiring personnel at schools to be included with a cover letter and resume. Your teaching ...

What is a diversity statement? Diversity statements are becoming common as part of graduate school applications and even for some professional positions. A diversity statement is typically a one-page ...

Physicists have known for decades that the process of observing and measuring phenomena changes those very phenomena—the so-called “observer effect." It does not even matter whether the “observer” is ...