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Robert Williams
Back to facultyProfessorHealth Sci - Alberta Gaming Research InstituteUniversity of Lethbridge
Research
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Latest papers
The Relationship Between Video Gaming, Gambling, and Problematic Levels of Video Gaming and Gambling.
Journal of gambling studies · 2019 · senior author
A longitudinal study of home care clients and their informal carers.
British journal of community nursing · 2005
2 publications.
01
The Relationship Between Video Gaming, Gambling, and Problematic Levels of Video Gaming and Gambling.
Sanders J, Williams R
Journal of gambling studies2019Senior author
02
A longitudinal study of home care clients and their informal carers.
Armstrong-Esther C, Hagen B, Sandilands M, Williams R, Smith C
British journal of community nursing2005
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: My research interests are in the areas of gambling (all aspects)
Dear Professor Williams,
My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
I read your paper "The Relationship Between Video Gaming, Gambling, and Problematic Levels of Video Gaming and Gambling." (2019), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.]
Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
[your name]
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