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Top 21 effective time management tips for students and researchers
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PhD interview is a crucial part of the admission process. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a list of the best PhD interview questions!
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7 valid reasons why to do a PhD in 2023?
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How to avoid publishing your groundbreaking research in predatory journals?
Are you under pressure to publish and you receive an email encouraging you to submit your work for immediate publication? Learn to avoid predatory journal!
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Rainbow behind open access journals – how to make your research open access?
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Write a research paper to built an expert track record in 2021
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How to write a literature review in 6 easy steps?
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How to write an abstract – check out a worked example of abstract in research paper!
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Research paper 101: How to write a research paper like a prof?
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What is LinkedIn all about?
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4 reasons why you will miss out if you don’t share your research on LinkedIn in 2021
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A guide to PhD funding – find the way to make your dreams come true!
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How to contact a potential PhD supervisor and make a great first impression?
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How to prepare for PhD viva? Get advice from researchers around the world!
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What is the #1 milestone to a successful academic career? What is a PhD Viva Voce!
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Why effective goal setting and SMART goals can make 2021 the year you achieve all your personal goals
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How to efficiently plan your work considering uncertainties of research environment?
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