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The real reason you’re burned out (and what to do about it)
I thought working harder would fix everything. More papers. More grants. More committees. More visibility. But no matter how long I stayed in the office,
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What does academic success mean and how to achieve it?
Every day we read about the amazing discoveries in various branches of arts, engineering and science that are supposed to change the world and make
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How to motivate yourself when writing a research article?
Do you hate writing and leave it to the last minute? Read more about efficient ways that will help you stay motivated when writing a
Are Hidden Feelings of Fraudulence Stealing Your Confidence in Academia? How to Finally Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. Despite your qualifications and achievements,
Bouncing Back After Academic Paper Rejection: How to Revise and Resubmit
Strategies for handling paper rejection and improving your research. Learn to deeply analyze reviewer feedback, undertake intensive revisions, persist through disappointment, and choose the right journal for resubmission. Practical guide.
Academic Writing
8 most common questions researchers ask about research paper outline
Did you know that research paper outline can help you manage your time better and publish in more prestigious journals? Wondering how to write a
Productivity
7 Bad Habits Ruining Your Academic Success and How to Overcome Them
Have you developed bad habits that deteriorate your performance and motivation? Find out how you can ditch bad habits and become motivated academic! Did you
Academic Writing
6 simple steps to optimize your research title for impact using search engine optimization to increase audience appeal
Introduction A good research title is an essential component of any research project, and can significantly impact its success. A clear, concise, and informative title
Productivity
From Overwhelmed to Organized: Tested Time Management Tips for PhDs
As a PhD student, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the demands of your studies, research, and any other responsibilities you may have. Effective time
Productivity
How to overcome writer’s block in your PhD?
Writer’s block can significantly delay, or even derail, your research project. Find out about the tools that can help you overcome writer’s block! “If you
Motivation
How to overcome the challenges of finding funding?
As an early career researcher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of funding for research. The competition is fierce and the amount of
Best social media tips for students and researchers
Social media is not just a place to watch funny cat videos or share with the world what are you up to. Then why do
Wellbeing
The ultimate benefits of academic career – Dr Hanak’s take!
While reading about academic careers, you are more likely to come across articles sharing negative experiences of academics and researchers. These articles may discourage you
Productivity
7 easy to implement tips for researchers to efficiently work from home and stay motivated
Are you a PhD or a researcher struggling to stay motivated when working form home? Here are our tips that will help you efficiently work from
Research toolkit
15 best brainstorming tools to generate amazing research ideas
One of the characteristics distinguishing Motivated Academic from the rest of academics is the fact that they believe that their research is a calling. They
Research toolkit
10 tips for delivering an academic presentation with impact
Have you ever done an academic presentation? I bet you did. Powerpoint presentations are widely used to share your research with others during academic conferences,
Research toolkit
7 simple steps to efficient research design with example
Wondering where to start your research project? Here are 7 steps to research design that you can apply today! As we explained last week, Motivated
Motivation
5 ideas to deal with common PhD challenges
Being a PhD candidate isn’t easy. I believe that you can relate to this. Let me assure you – you’re not alone. We all experience
Academic Writing
5 ways to avoid common citation mistakes in academic writing
Did you know that each one of the four citations in academic papers is usually wrong or misleading? Yes, that’s true. Many people make citation
Research toolkit
12 PhD tools to supercharge your literature review
A literature review is an inherent part of each research project. This is because it helps you to understand the relevant background of the broader
Motivation
7 secrets to stay motivated at the beginning of academic year
Do you find it difficult to focus, as you keep thinking about your summer break? In this article we share our secrets to stay motivated
Academic Writing
Editor’s guide to selecting journal: 3 critical mistakes you can easily avoid!
It is easy to get anxious and overwhelmed when selecting journal for your paper. Learn 3 mistakes you must avoid to publish your research paper
Academic Writing
5 reasons why you must write a review article?
Are you about to start a new research project or develop a research proposal? Either way, you may need to write a review of the
Research toolkit
Skyrocket your academic communication skills
Your academic success depends on academic communication skills. Learn about how you can skyrocet reach of your research by leveraging journals and social media! Let’s
Guest Posts
The 6 steps to set yourself free from academia, within academia [Guest post]
Wonder if academia is the right for you? Want to set yourself free from academia and unhealthy practices? Learn from our guest, Dr Ires Ghielen!