Chapter 7 CV and Application
Part One Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Resume
A resume is a brief written account of one’s personal details. When we are
applying for a job, we usually send a resume together with our letter of application
A curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more
pages), more detailed synopsis than a resume. It includes a summary of your educational and academic background, as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations, and other details.
A Resume Sample:
Resume
Name: Zhang Yijing Address: 22 Machang Street, Hexi District, Tianjin 300204. Date of Birth: March 3, 1975 Sex: Female Marital status: Single
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Health: Excellent Education
1985–1991 Fenghuo Middle School, Lanzhou, Gansu Province 1991–1995 Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong Province Major: English Received B.A. in English, July 1995 1995–1998 Tianjin Foreign Studies University Major: Translation Theory and Practice Received M.A. in March 1998. Work Experience
1994 Translator and guide for foreign athletes China National University Students` Games(summer) 1995-1996 Teacher of English 2
Night University of Tianjin Foreign Studies University 1996-1996 Translator and interpreter Australian Aid Roc. Company, Tianjin Branch 1997-present Teacher of English Tianjin Institute of Finance and Trade Administration Awards and Scholarships
1985—1991 “Excellent Student”, Fenghou Middle School 1991—1995 Recipient of university scholarships, Shandong Normal University Interests Travel, swimming, playing guitar
References Available upon request
When you compose your curriculum vitae, try to give the information that will show you in the best possible light.
1. Name: Unlike most Westerners, we Chinese put our family name at the beginning as surname, whereas they put it at the end as last name. To avoid
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misunderstanding, you may either put a comma after your surname—Wang, Ming—or capitalize every letter of it like this—WANG Ming.
2. Address: If you like, you may write both your business or temporary address and your home address. For example:
Temporary address: 17 University Ave.
Providence, RI 02906
( until Dec.31.199-)
3. Telephone (0) or (W) is put after your office telephone number and (H) , your home telephone number.
4. Marital Status: Put Single or Married (,no/two children).
5. Education: Schools should be listed in chronological order.Be sure that the items under such headings as work experience, awards and publications follow the same order. For example:
(1) 1978-1979 Nankai University
Major: History 1979-1982 Zhongshan University
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Major: History
1988-1989 Harvard University
Major: American Civilization
(2) 1985 M.A. in Computer Science, Qinghua University
1980 B.A. in Mathermatics, Lanzhou University
6. Professional/Work Experience: Under this heading, in addition to the date , write also your position/title and the name of the institution. For example:
1992- Associate Professor of Economics,
Wuhan University
1986- 1992 Lecturer, Henan University
7. Awards/Honors and Scholarships: These include scholarships, fellowships, grants, etc:
1988-1989 Fulbright Award, United States State Department Exchange Program, Washington, USA.
1990 Excellent Student, .Beijing University
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8. Publications: Book and papers with the name of the author omitted.
Book: Introduction to English Stylistics. Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press,1987.
Paper: “Journals and Letters of Henry David Thoreau.” American Literature Quarterly, No.4, 1983.
9. Professional Affiliations/Memberships: Examples under this heading are:
1971- Member, Yunnan Provincial Writers’ Association
1980-1984 Secretary-General, Chinese Association for African Studies
1982- Council Member, Chinese Translators’ Association
10. Languages: You may write the following under this heading:
Chinese and English (fluent in both speaking and writing) French(reading only)
11.Rrferences/Referees: They are people who know you and can offer information or recommendation. The normal number of references is two or three, and it is imperative that you obtain their permission before using their names. In addition to names of your references, provide also their positions, full addresses and telephone numbers.
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Prof. Tan yonggang (Chairman)
Department of Foreign Language and Literature
Hubei University
Baoyiyan, Wuchang
Hubei, 430062
P.R.C
Telephone: 611903 Ext. 565
CV Sample :
CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: Edward Lee Hornby
ADDRESS: 1/F .,Hang Lung Band Bldg.
46-48 Granville Rd.
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
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TELEPHONE: 721-1428
DATE OF BIRTH: Aug. 8, 1958
MARITAL STATUS: Single
CTTIZENSHIP: U.S.A.
EDUCATION:
August 1985 Master of Business Administration
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816
April 1982 Bachelor of Business Administration
East Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
WORK EXPERIENCE:
April 1991 To Present International Education Services, Hong Kong
Instructor
Conduct education classes at different businesses at various Locations.
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Classes include: English Language, International Business, Negotiation Skills and Financial Statements.
August 1988 To April 1991 Tasco, Maitland, Florida
Vice President of Operations
Responsible for complete operation of all home
building and home remodeling activity. Duties
included setting up budgets hiring subcontractors,
materials estimation, purchasing of materials, budget
maintenance, and review of financial statements.
October 1985 To July 1988 U.S. Home Corporation, Mailand, Florida
Manager
Responsible for complete management of construction site. Duties included setting up budgets, hiring of subcontractors, supervision of actual construction (scheduling, quality assurance and budget control), material estimation, and review of financials at job completion.
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May 1984 To October 1985 Kelly Services, Orlando, Florida
Account Representative/Supervisor
Responsible for evaluation, hiring and placement of personnel temporary positions.
LANGUAGES: Spanish, spoken and written (fluent)
French, spoken (good)
INTERESTS: Cycling, traveling, fishing, language studies
REFERENCES: Available upon request
Or:
References
Ms. Helen Grim Dr. John Lindsay Mr. David Reed
Grim’s Variety St. Porf. of English Advertising Manager
386 Washington St. Illinois State Univ 682 Sumner St.
Somerville, MA02143 Normal, IL 61761 Akron, OH 44311
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Phone(617)628-0977 Phone (212)434-0520
Curriculum Vitae Format
Your Contact Information
Name
Address
Telephone
Cell Phone
Personal Information
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Citizenship
Visa Status
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Gender
Optional Personal Information
Marital Status
Spouse's Name
Children
Employment History
List in chronological order, including position details and dates
Work History
Academic Positions
Research and Training
Education
Include dates, majors, and details of degrees, training and certification High School
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University
Graduate School
Post-Doctoral Training
Professional Qualifications
Certifications
Computer Skills
Awards
Publications
Books
Professional Memberships
Interests
Academic Curriculum Vitae
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Telephone
Cell Phone
SUMMARY STATEMENT (Optional)
Include a brief list of the highlights of your candidacy.
EDUCATION
List your academic background, including undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Graduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major
Date of Graduation
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Dissertation
Graduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major
Date of Graduation
Thesis
Undergraduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major
Date of Graduation
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order, include position details and dates.POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
List your postdoctoral experiences, if applicable.
FELLOWSHIPS
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List internships and fellowships, including organization, title and dates.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION
List type of license, certification and date received.
PUBLICATIONS / BOOKS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SKILLS / INTERESTS
Sample Curriculum Vitae3:
John Smith
Street, City, State, Zip
Phone: 555-555-5555
Cell: 555-666-6666
email@email.com
Objective:
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Assistant Professor, Psychology
Education:
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2006
Concentrations: Psychology, Community Psychology
Dissertation: A Study of Learning Disabled Children in a Low Community
M.A., Psychology, University at Albany, 2003
Concentrations: Psychology, Special Education
Thesis: Communication Skills of Learning Disabled Children
B.A, Psychology, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2000
Experience:
Instructor, 2004 - 2006
University of Minnesota
Course: Psychology in the Classroom
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Teaching Assistant, 2002 - 2003
University at Albany
Courses: Special Education, Learning Disabilities
Research Skills:
Extensive knowledge of SPSSX and SAS statistical programs.
Presentations:
Smith, John (2006). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classrooms. Paper presented at the Psychology Conference at the University of Minnesota.
Publications:
Smith, John (2005). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classroom. Journal of Educational Psychology, 120 - 125.
Grants and Fellowships:
RDB Grant (University of Minnesota Research Grant, 2005), $2000
Workshop Grant (for ASPA meeting in New York, 2004), $1500
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Awards and Honors:
Treldar Scholar, 2005
Academic Excellent Award, 2003
Skills and Qualifications:
Microsoft Office, Internet
Programming ability in C++ and PHP
Fluent in German, French and Spanish
References:
Excellent references available upon request.
Part Two Application for Academic Exchange
1．Application Letter
•Sometimes as you would like to participate in an international conference, a
university academic program or join an association, you will need to write an application letter. This may be the first impression that a conference, a university or an association will have of you, which gives you an opportunity to make them
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aware that you are extremely worth of admission.
•To meet your needs, it is important that you personally write your application,
highlighting unambiguously your aspirations, academic interest, current and/or recent research work, publications, and accomplishments.
•An effective application letter will grab their attention and differentiate you
from many other applicants competing for the same purpose, and consequently increase your chances of being accepted.
Format of application for academic exchange
•A brief self-introduction, purpose of the letter/reasons for your choice
•Your academic area(s)/interest, research work
•Other related qualifications/skills
•Requesting information, financial support
•Contact information
•Complimentary close
•Signature
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Sample 1
Application Letter for a Working Group
(your address)
January 22, 2002
Dr. Melba Ripley
The School of Architecture
University of Louisiana
11 Webber Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Dear Dr. Riply,
I am a researcher at School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University. I have devoted nearly five years to the study of how inexpensive housing can be made of native materials in Third World countries. I was intrigued by the recent accomplishments of you and your students in designing and providing “instant” housing to victims of the recent hurricane in Central America. Therefore, I wish to learn about construction techniques of developing new structures in your working
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group for six months, preferably from April to September.
During the past three years, I have been an assistant to Dr. Graham Benson who has shared the rostrum with you at many academic and global conferences on housing. Together we, along with a group of students, have spent the past two summers showing people in South Central Africa how to mix a specially prepared binder developed by our research lab with local materials to make durable homes in a matter of days. I would truly like to have the opportunity to do research work in your group so as to learn state-of-the-art technology in housing-building materials.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me more information about application at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas Lamb
Sample 2
Application Letter for a Graduate Program
Department of Physics
Nanjing University
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22 Hankou Road, Nanjing 210093
P. R. China
November3, 2006
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams
Graduate Admissions Office
University Offices
Wellington Square
Oxford, OX1 2JD
UK
Dear Mrs. Elizabeth Williams,
I am a student in the Department of Physics, expecting to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in July next year. I am very much interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Particle Physics at the Particle Physics Department of Oxford University.
From my review of graduate programs and discussion with my professors, I
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find that Oxford University has the largest particle physics group in the UK, with a large academic and support staff. I intend to enter in the autumn of 2007.
In my undergraduate years, I have worked hard. As you can see from my curriculum vitae, my GPA (Grade Point Average) in major courses is 3.8/4.0 and I have remained top 5% of about 100 students.
I have also worked with Dr. Liu Wei and Professor Luo Lei on research topics like the applied physics at the enterprise level. Because of my excellence in study and research, I have been awarded scholarships three times. In addition, I am well-prepared linguistically to further my studies in the UK. My IELTS is 7.5 and my GRE is130.
I would be grateful if you would send me the application forms for admission and financial support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Lin Pengpeng
Sample 3
Application Letter for attending a Conference
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(Your address)
March 15, 2007
Dear Dr. Nelson,
I am a Ph. D. candidate in school of Environmental science and Engineering of Shandong University, P. R. China.
I have heard from Prof. Wang Dongliang that the International Conference on cities and conservation will be held in the University of California, September 1-5, 2007. I am writing to you about the possibility of attending the forthcoming conference.
I am currently doing research in Prof. Wang’s working group on water pollution prevention technology and water reuse, the area that I have always been interested in. I believe that attending such a conference will provide me with a very good opportunity to exchange ideas and expertise with attendees from different parts of the world and, more importantly, to learn from them.
I would be grateful if you could send me more information about application form and financial support.
I look forward to your early reply.
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Sincerely yours,
Wei Lin
Useful expressions and Sentence Patterns
1.Openings
I am a researcher at the Experimental Center of Medical Molecular Biology in Shadong University. Prof. Li Lin recommended that I get in touch with you about membership in your working group.
I have learned from Prof. Melba Ripley of University of Louisiana that you are the Secretary of the Translators Association. In this connection, I would like to know whether I am eligible for membership in your association.
I am a Ph. D. candidate at school of Materials Engineering of Purdue University. I am very delighted to learn form my friend William Wade, Associate Director of the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, that you would like to have visiting scholars for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Prof. Li Lin of Jiaotong University, P. R. China, who was a visiting scholar in your Department of Business Studies 2003-2004, advised me of the outstanding MBA program in your university.
I learned from your website that the conference will be held in Beijing next
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March.
2.Purpose
•I am writing to you to apply for admittance to your university as a visiting
scholar.
•I am writing to you about the possibility of attending the forthcoming
conference.
•I wish to learn about construction techniques of developing new structures in
your working group for six months, preferably during April through September.
•I wish to attend the American Translators Association 48th annual Conference
to be held from October 31 to November 3, 2007, in San Francisco, California.
•I am writing to inquire about applying for membership in your Center for
Economic Research.
•I am deeply interested in your Ph. D. program in information and electrical
engineering at your graduate school, and plan to apply for admission for the fall of 2007.
3. Research interests/areas
•My own work combines research, primarily in contemporary British drama,
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with the dramaturgical development of new plays. I also have an ongoing interest in contemporary American drama, which makes me actively involved as a dramaturge with new play development.
•My research is concerned primarily with the origin of barriers to gene
exchange, especially the evolutionary genetics of reproductive isolation.
4. Research work
Currently I am involved in a long-term program entitled WTO and Economic Positions of the Developing Countries.
•I have been undertaking research on biomedical signal processing for two
years.
•In my work I have focused especially on materials.
•I have been carrying on this work since I started my Ph. D. program.
•I have been engaged in the energy conservation project for more than two
years.
•I am a researcher at school of Materials Engineering of Purdue University. I
have devoted nearly five years to the study of how inexpensive housing can be made of native materials in Third world countries.
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•I am a biomedical engineer with five years of experience in designing
methods for diagnosing a variety of medical conditions.
5. Expectation of academic exchange
•I believe that attending such a conference will provide me with a very good
opportunity to exchange ideas and expertise with attendees from different parts of the would and, more importantly, to learn from them.
•I hope it will be possible for me to take such courses as materials science and
to work in your laboratory during my visit to your university. I believe that with your help I will make progress in my specialty.
•Attending the conference will broaden my horizons.
6. Desired /Intended time of entry
•I wish to participate in your working group for six months, preferably form
April to September.
•I intend to enter in the fall of 2007.
•My desired time of entrance is fall 2008.
7. Financial support
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•Our institute will provide me with all traveling and living expenses.
•If possible, I wish to obtain a scholarship so that I may support my self and
obtain some teaching experience while pursuing graduate studies.
•I have sufficient financial resources to cover my educational expenses, so I
shall not seek financial support in any form from your institute.
8. Requesting information/materials
•I would appreciate it if you could send me the application forms for
admission and financial aid/support.
•I would be grateful if you could send me any further information pertinent to
the forthcoming conference.
•I would be very much obliged if you could send me the application forms and
details concerning financial aid.
•Would you be so kind as to furnish me with some related information? •I would be grateful if you would forward me necessary materials and relevant
information about the research project at your earliest convenience.
9. Supplying information
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•If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. •If further materials are required, I am willing to forward them to you.
10. Enclosure(s)
•Enclosed pleased find a copy of my curriculum vitae/resume, a photo of my
academic degree certificate, and two photographs.
•I am enclosing my curriculum vitae, together with my photographs.
•You will find enclosed a photocopy of my ID card, a photograph of my
university diploma, and a photocopy of my technical qualification certificate.
•Please refer to my enclosed CV for details.
Sample 4
Dear Madam/ Sir,
I am writing to inquire if there are vacancies in you company for computer experts. I graduated from Tianjin Science and Technology University in 1995, majoring in computer science. Since graduation I have been working at Beifang Technical School teaching students how to use computers. As the scope of the courses I am teaching is limited to the basics, I wish to have a new job in which I can use what advanced knowledge of computers I acquired at my university and
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familiarize myself with the new developments in this field. Since your company is well known for the computers it produces, it should be an ideal place for me. I hope you will kindly consider my application and give me an answer at your earliest convenience.
Enclosed please find my resume and three references written by my former professors and the principal of the technical school where I am working.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Yang, Liuxia
2. Personal Statement (PS)
Personal Statement
A personal statement, as a component of the application, is a statement introducing yourself to a committee/institution. It is used to supplement the information presented in the application with specific examples and convincing facts. More importantly, it aids the committee/institution to learn more about you so as to offer you a place or a fellowship/award in preference to your competitors.
Format of PS
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Your purpose/interest in the particular program/position
Background information supporting your interest or purpose: academic
qualifications, previous research experience, current research interests, other relative experience
Career goals
The reason(s) why you want to join a certain institution/university
Restatement of your interest or goal(optional)
Sample Personal Statement in Science:
My interest in science dates back to my early childhood. I have always excelled in physical sciences and have received numerous awards in mathematics in high school. At age 18, I attended Beijing Normal University, majoring in physics. Four years of extensive study on in physics and my current work in surface science inspire me to undertake a greater challenge in pursuing a doctorate degree in physics. My aspiration to be a research scientist also makes the graduate study an absolute necessity for me.
As an undergraduate student, I specialized in physics, mathematics, and computer science. And in my junior year study I studied computational physics in Applied mathematics III, during which I developed a 2-dmensional model with the
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finite size effect as a course project. in addition to being elated by my computer simulated phase transition phenomena, I was also pleased with the computed values of the critical exponents which closely agree with theoretical values. During the two-year course on the fundamentals of experimental physics, I diligently studied the techniques of operating experimental equipment, such as the epitaxy systems, and computer controlled data acquisition interfaces. I enjoyed these hands-on experiences.
My current duty, as a research assistant, is to set up diamond film growth kinetics experiments which is designed to verify whether the mechanism of H atoms destroying C-H bonds in diamond film growth is the bottleneck reaction to diamond film formation. The results will give valuable insights and better enhance the research efforts of another group here. In the meantime, I am learning about the scanning probe microscopy, charged particle optics, energy analyzers and instruments used in surface science through the seminars held in my group.
In order to be knowledgeable in the breadth of physics, I have attended workshop and symposiums in different fields. In the symposium on Symmetries in Subatomic Physics held in 1995 in Beijing, I worked as an interpreter and edited the article \"Conceptual Beginnings of Various Symmetries in the Twentieth century Physics\" from Prof. C. N. Frank yang’s speech and translated it into Chinese.
Not only did I keep an open mind to get experiences in academics, I also actively participated in extracurricular activities in my university years. In the senior year, I was a part-time teaching assistant grading exams and answering questions
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in the courses, a Journey to Subatomic World and From Quarks to Black Holes. I also had a part-time position as the bulletin board system administrator for the Physical Society of PRC. I am currently constructing their WWW home page to improve information exchange and science education in China.
Accumulating these valuable experiences, I am preparing myself for a career in scientific research. Being exposed to surface science, I am interested in mesoscopic systems. I plan to concentrate on condensed matter physics. Having carefully read the content of the graduate studies and on-going research programs at University of Washington at Seattle, I believe that UW is the best place for me to be. I am confident in that my diverse research experiences together with a firm commitment to physics have merited me to be qualified to undertake graduate study at the University of Washington at Seattle.
Applicant: Wang, Dawei
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How to Write a Personal Statement
Personal Statement, also known as Statement of Purpose, Letter of Intent, or even Autobiographical Statement, is among the most important element in your application. Nonetheless, they're all asking for the same five pieces of information.
1. What you'd like to study or on which field you want to concentrate.
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2. Why you choose such field.
3. What background you have in the field.
4. Why you choose a particular school.
5. What you plan to do after you graduate.
Do's
·Demonstrate your considerable dedication to earn a master's and even a
doctorate degree.
·Clearly state your reasons to choose a particular school.
·Have someone else proofread your PS.
Don'ts
·Bring up topics or something of no interest to a prospective committee.
·Excessive words on your extracurricular activities.
·Reuse the same statement of purpose for each school you apply to.
The Organization of a PS
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Previous research experience
Current research interests
Other relevant experience
Career goals
Tips for writing a PS
Prepare your materials.
Personalize your personal statement.
Be clear and concise.
Write correctly.
Revise your personal statement.
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