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In the MLA Profession issue of 2010, Hogan and Massé wrote an insightful and succinct piece titled “Tips for Service.” Among all their relevant advice there is one line that, although brief, has resonated with me since I first read it: “Being mindful of your time and how you spend it indicates respect for yourself and your work” (221).
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Trigo, B. (2014). Valuing Governance. In: Zepeda, K.P., Mayock, E. (eds) Forging a Rewarding Career in the Humanities. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-845-9_10
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