Reference Shelf 5.25.06

“How to Write a Statement of Work” from ComputerWorld: “It’s a tricky task that’s essential to project success, and it’s easier said than done.”
From the Social Science Research Council: The Art of Writing Proposals: Some Candid Suggestions for Applicants to Social Science Research Council Competitions
Want to learn more about this “graphic novels” thing, yet hate pictures in books? Folded Space recommends graphic novels for people who hate comics.
Over at Slate: “What Should I Do With My Life?” Career guides that actually help, by Laurel (“There’s more than one Laurel, dammit”) Wamsley.
Lifehacker recommends yWriter when organizing your great American novel.
Via Gawker: Covers is dedicated to the appreciation of book cover design.

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