What is a vita?
A “vita” is like a resume for the academic world. It includes sections on your personal history, educational history, professional positions, memberships in professional organizations, professional activities, editorial activities, grants, presentations, publications, projects, professional interests, and professional references. You will need to produce a vita if you plan to apply for most graduate schools and professional positions. For instructions on how to write a vita, you should read “Writing your vita,” by Steven C. Hayes and Linda J. Hayes. This short paper was originally published in the May 1989 issue of the American Psychological Society Observer, and is also available at the main Psychology office.
