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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

@acagamic

4 months

How to ace your PhD thesis defence. My Questions and Answers Guide ↓

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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The evolution of our understanding

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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Abstracts are your paper's first impression. A weak abstract can sink even the best research. I transformed my abstract game with this 6-step Nature formula (and you can, too)

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Writing the discussion section of your paper

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I have written 300+ peer-reviewed scientific papers in the last 15 years with more than 27,000 citations. Here is how I use sentence templates to write abstracts at lightning speed. ↓ @acm_chi @academicvoices @PhDVoice @PhD_Genie #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdlife

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The five stages of academic writing: 1. Procrastination 2. Panic 3. Caffeine overdose 4. Submitting a barely coherent mess 5. Swearing to do it differently next time

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Research is dedicating 8 hours to reviewing 6 papers to craft a single sentence that cites 3 sources.

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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The classic hourglass structure of paper writing

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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How to identify 8 different research gap types

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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Excellent tips for writing a literature review (from Professor Hall)

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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How to write a research proposal

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Example of how to structure a literature review

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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4 months

Most academic writers use the word "very" too much. But many words have excellent alternatives. Here's my quick list for you: ❌ Very clear ✅ Evident ❌ Very complex ✅ Intricate ❌ Very convincing ✅ Persuasive ❌ Very curious ✅ Inquisitive ❌ Very detailed ✅ Thorough

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Two-thirds of academic writing is thinking of a synonym for "however." The other half is debating whether a semi-colon is pretentious enough for that sentence.

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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I have almost 30k citations and millions in research funding. But almost 20 years ago, I just wrote my first research paper. I had no writing support during grad school & I want you to have it better. Here are secret actionable writing tips for 6 sections of your paper. ↓

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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How to cite papers in APA citation style

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Almost 20 years ago, I wrote my first research paper. Today, I have more than 28k citations. I had 0 writing support from my supervisor during my PhD, so now I share share everything I learn with you. Here are 3 secret actionable writing tips for each section of your paper. ↓

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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The academic metabolism in a nutshell

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Academic success is 5% writing and 95% expertly procrastinating until the deadline pressure kicks in. 😆

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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One of my favourite decision graphs from PhD Comics. Especially relevant today that one of my PhD students got accepted to go to a conference in Hawaii...

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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3 months

How to write an abstract for your paper. You can do it in 5 parts: 1. Background A brief overview of what's being studied in what context. 2. Justification Why the researchers conducted this study. 3. Major Finding The main finding of the study. 4. Key Results More details

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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1 year

Traditional academic writing styles suck. Don't make your paper dull, dense, and inaccessible. Create an irresistible masterpiece with these paper section templates. Here's how: ↓

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I'll let you in on a secret... Most discussion sections are the reason your paper gets rejected. Here are 7 tips for how to make your discussion review-proof. ↓

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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Struggling to find a unique angle for your research? The key to groundbreaking research is in its gaps 7 types of research gaps every scholar should know

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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4 months

How to write a problem statement that will get your research noticed. A great problem statement has 4 parts: 1. Lead-in Introduce the topic and generate interest. Set the stage for the problem. 2. Declaration of Originality Identify a gap In the existing research or knowledge

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How to write a related works section Annotated example of a literature review.

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I cut my systematic review time in half with these tools. 5 underrated tools for literature reviews.

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4 months

Cheat Sheet on Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

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Breakdown of the IMRaD Paper Structure (and Abstract)

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Academic publishers make USD 19 billion+ in sales based on our work. 5 websites you can google to get access to paywalled papers if you can't reach the authors: 1. Sci-Hub 2. Unpaywall 3. 12ft ladder 4. Paperpanda 5. Open Access Button

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A research paper overview in a lo-fi mindmap

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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3 months

How to write a powerful thesis statement. A secret little guide for you. (Yes, I'll 🎁 DM you the doc if you follow me and repost this)

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I got my last 5 papers accepted without major revisions Here's my method 1. Outline urgent impact; point to gaps 2. Accentuate novelty & comparability 3. Replicable simple methods 4. Explain findings visually 5. Widen perspective 6. Stimulate discussion 7. Excite with potential

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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1 year

Struggling to write academic papers faster? Templates make everything better. 13 sentence templates ready to plug and play into your paper's Introduction section ↓

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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How to write a paper abstract in the social sciences.

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My data's strong, but my paper's weak. 😱 Don't just write; guide your reader. How to use the PASTOR framework:

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Is your thesis a confusing mess? Here's the fix: Every thesis needs a good fight. Your work needs to take a stand. A thesis argument map is the blueprint for this. Don't just write a thesis. Take your argument into battle.

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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2 months

An academic's daily ritual: 1. Oversleep 2. Contemplate existence 3. Stare blankly for hours, accomplish zilch 4. Sudden panic, flail wildly 5. Obsess over trivial task, ignore priorities 6. Descend into existential crisis 7. Vow to reform tomorrow Lather, rinse, repeat.

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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10 reliable tools to improve your academic workflows: 1. elicit [.org] 2. quillbot [.com] 3. summarizer. scholarcy [.com] 4. trinka [.ai] 5. paperpal [.com] 6. writefull [.com] 7. hemingwayapp [.com] 8. scite [.ai] 9. powerthesaurus [.org] 10. agiletortoise [.com]/terminology/

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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9 Literature Review Quick Questions 1. What has been done? 2. What were the hypotheses? 3. What were the research questions? 4. How was the work done? 5. When was it done? 6. Who did it? 7. What were the main findings? 8. What were the conclusions? 9. What should be done next?

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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My students transformed their thesis with these 7 powerful strategies How to turn a weak thesis into a rock-solid argument

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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Questions that your research paper should answer...

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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Don't just make up contributions of your research article. Ensure relevance, focus, and feasibility of your research first. Find a gap. I've helped 500+ students find good research gaps to improve their articles for 15+ years. Here are 7 core research gaps you must know ↓

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It was a pretty good day today. I am excited to announce my appointment as a University Research Chair. Thanks to everyone who has supported me over the years offline and online.

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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD

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How to structure a basic academic essay (and PEEL paragraphs in its body)

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In academia, we don't say "I love you" we say "I am accepting your paper with no request for revisions."

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What should you call your academic event? Another great flowchart from PhD Comics.

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Example content of a research proposal

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The most powerful research tool nobody talks about: Pre-submission checklists. I spent 50+ hours creating these checklists to help you publish better papers (use responsibly).↓

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Drowning in papers? Use this 7-step method to find your PhD research gap! The PhD literature mapping blueprint

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How to make sense of complex academic concepts through the lens of history? Here's a Terminology Cheat Sheet. Repost & reply 🎓 I'll DM you this handy guide in Google Sheets to explain scientific terminology (must be following).

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Pros and cons of qualitative data analysis approaches

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Ready to have some fun with your abstract?

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I've reviewed 300+ research papers and... I've spent 15+ years perfecting discussion sections. Here's my 9-step discussion section framework: 1. How can you highlight the distinctive aspects of your findings compared to previous research? Identify: • Differences •

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When preparing your PhD defence, read your thesis again and highlight: • Limitations of quantitative (and or qualitative) analysis • Main contribution to your field • Justifications for methods • Essential literature • Crucial methods • Vital keywords • Takeaways

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I went from 0 papers to 5 papers in my last PhD year. Today. No fancy templates. No magic formulas. Just 5 powerful ideas to get you started: 1. Start with a question, not a topic. • What are you genuinely curious about? • What problem do you want to solve? Curiosity

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Struggling with paper structure? Reverse-engineer it! 1. Find a top-cited paper in your field. 2. Break down its sections. 3. Use them as a template. 4. Write your paper. Learn from the best to become the best. It’s as simple as that.

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How to use IMRaD for writing a paper

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I discovered the secret to captivating academic writing: Academic storytelling. 5 storytelling techniques to master the art:

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How to structure a research article that reviewers (and readers) will love. Finding relevant papers is one thing. Digesting them fast is another. This image shows what to look for in a research article.

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How to peer-review: 1. Is the topic clear? 2. Is the issue clearly stated? 3. Is it believable 4. It it well-illustrated? 4. Does it recommend anything? 5. Next steps? 6. Does it methodically document prior research? 7. Does the research build on this? Review like you wrote it.

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Publish papers, pursue knowledge, mentor students, collaborate globally, and push boundaries. Everything else is just noise in the academic concert.

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Dreaming of escaping the 9-to-5 grind? Do a PhD. Endless freedom. Endless hours. Endless work.

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I've been advised to avoid the phrase: "No previous studies have investigated..." It's a cheap hook to claim the value of your study. Here are 5 approaches I use in my writing instead:

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Dissertation Timeline Gantt Chart. Agree or disagree?

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I thought I couldn't do a PhD without a mentor. I was wrong... How I built my own support network as a PhD student With 0 support from my former supervisor.

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How to find the research that matters most to your study (without getting lost in the literature) Steal my process for identifying the most relevant studies:

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Structuring your literature review

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How I made my writing more engaging with one simple trick: Vary sentence length. Short is punchy. Long is bunchy. Both have visuals. Both have sounds. There is a time and place for each. Finding a delicate balance is the trick. Your sentences want to sing. Give them a voice.

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How to turn your research into a compelling story: Use this simple 5-step formula for your paper's structure:

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The most powerful writing tool nobody talks about. Writing checklists. Here is one that lets you better write your research paper. (As usual, if you repost, like, and comment, I'll DM you the link if you follow me here)

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I used to dream of changing the world through my research. Now, I just dream of getting through the day without crying in my office.

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I've been advised to avoid the phrase: "No previous studies have investigated..." It's a cheap hook to claim the value of your study. Here are 5 approaches I use in my writing instead: 1. I emphasize the novelty of proposed research Don't focus on the absence of previous

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How I silenced the "your n is too small" critics A manifesto for defending qualitative research Qualitative researchers face criticism about small sample sizes. Here's how to address these concerns effectively:

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My student made their thesis stronger by eliminating one single word The word "really" is a sign of lazy writing. We're all guilty of overusing it. Here's a quick list of alternatives

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The purpose of 5 parts of your research paper: 1. Intro What are your 1st and 2nd study goals? 2. Lit Review What's similar research on the topic? 3. Methods How did you collect data? 4. Results What insights did you get from data? 5. Discussion What's the impact of it?

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I believed these 11 lies about literature reviews until I knew better Don't let these myths hold you back. The honest truth about literature reviews

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My systematic literature reviews used to lack credibility. But this all changed when I started doing this... Critical strategies for transparent lit review reporting:

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The components of research

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How to write a thesis sentence: What's your topic? 1. Claim: What's your stance? 2. Reason: Why do you believe this? 3. Caveat: What will you give up to support other views? Thesis sentence= Claim + Reason + Caveat Here's an example:

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How to Better Skim Academic Papers But skimming is not reading fast; it’s reading smart. Here's how I skim an academic paper: 1. FIRST • Focus on the title • Then abstract The abstract summarizes: • Topic • Method • Findings • Conclusions Read the abstract to grasp the

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Critical thinking is extremely difficult to learn. Many people just summarize, not analyze papers. And your reviewers will reject you if you do this wrong. What can you do? Learn 4 steps to think critically about papers. Be smarter about reading papers. Here's how: First,

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The first research paper I wrote was a total disaster. Then, I spent 10,000 hours learning the system that makes it all work. Last week, I taught you this each day. How to write a top-cited research paper without the all-nighters (FREE mini-course inside)

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Struggling to write a strong introduction? Try this 3-step approach: How I write introductions that make editors sit up and take notice

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How to dissect a CHI best paper award abstract

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10 reliable tools to improve your academic workflows: 1. elicit [.org] 2. quillbot [.com] 3. summarizer. scholarcy [.com] 4. trinka [.ai] 5. paperpal [.com] 6. writefull [.com] 7. hemingwayapp [.com] 8. scite [.ai] 9. powerthesaurus [.org] 10. agiletortoise [.com]/terminology/

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I thought I knew how to write Results until I learned this... Your Results section isn't just about data. It's about narrative. How to write a Results section that tells a compelling story:

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Steal my template for a Literature Review Don't just summarize previous research. Use it strategically. Highlight the key findings and methods. You'll build upon them in your discussion. Show how your work fits right into the field. Prepare the reader for the insights to come.

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Ace your lit review with this one insight: Never summarize previous research without critical analysis Steal my blueprint for a better literature review:

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Struggling to start your discussion section? Try these 5 proven tactics. How I crafted a compelling discussion section from scratch:

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Feeling lost in your new research field? You don't have to know everything to excel in your PhD. Here's how:

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What are the purposes of a literature review in Qual Research?

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How to identify Primary vs. Secondary Source Papers

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How to argue with research you don't like 😉

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Drowning in papers? Here's how to stay afloat and absorb knowledge: The paper reading trick that saved my literature review: 11 steps

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Want to elevate your academic writing? I got published in top journals by avoiding these 3 brutal mistakes

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The best way to survive in academia is to develop a thick skin, a dark sense of humour, and a high tolerance for caffeine and disappointment.

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Goals of paper sections: Introduction: → Why should people care? Literature: → Prepare the state-of-the-art you use in discussion. Body: → Present all specifics. Discussion: → Meaning and implications of this research. Conclusion: → Why did your advancement matter?

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I cracked the code on choosing the right research design. Here's how... Understanding research design typologies is the key to better research.

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Focusing ONLY on the research is a recipe for publication failure. How I stay prolific as an author (even when the first draft feels impossible). 7 essential habits of successful academic authors

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