Why using a research paper writing service can destroy an academic career. A working professor’s case against outsourcing the one skill that defines your work.
15 low-cost ideas to improve mental health and wellbeing in academia. A working academic’s practical list, no overpriced retreats or empty self-care advice.
How to use reference management software properly in research. Five tips from a working academic to keep Zotero, Mendeley or EndNote actually working for you.
Six types of scholarly articles to publish beyond a standard research paper. A working academic’s guide to picking the format that fits your contribution.
21 effective time management tips for students and researchers. A working professor’s tested set focused on protecting deep work, not just hacking the calendar.
Who is a Motivated Academic? The 2021 manifesto behind the brand now reaching a 60,000-strong academic audience on LinkedIn — what it stands for and serves.
How to generate a research title that gets your paper read. A working academic’s process for titles that work for editors, reviewers and search engines.
The rules of academic writing and the intent behind the pursuit of academic truth. A guest post on why we write the way we do, beyond the style guides.
How a conceptual literature review can lift the quality of your research. A guest post on the review approach that turns reading into theory-building.
In pursuit of happiness, or just a PhD degree? A guest post on the role emotional intelligence plays in surviving and thriving through doctoral research.
How do I keep my wellbeing in check during a PhD? Honest peer advice in a guest post from someone still inside the doctoral journey, written for academic peers.
Academic writing for non-native English speakers: seven moves a working professor uses every time he drafts a paper. Practical, not theoretical.
PhD by publications or monograph: which thesis type is right for your research? A working professor’s guide to the trade-offs and how to decide.
PhD interview questions: the 15 you will be asked, what supervisors are really listening for, and how to answer without sounding rehearsed.
32 free image databases for academic presentations and talks. A working academic’s shortlist sorted by licence so you stay on the right side of copyright.
Seven valid reasons to do a PhD in today’s job market. A working professor’s honest take on when a doctorate is worth it and when it really isn’t.
How to write a review paper that lifts research impact. A working academic’s process for the angle, the gap, and the contribution editors choose to cite.
How to spot a predatory journal before you submit. A working academic’s checklist that takes five minutes and protects years of research from disappearing.
Open access journals: what they are, what they cost, and when to choose one. A working academic’s honest guide to gold, green, and the APC trap.
Write a research paper that builds an expert track record. A working professor’s process for turning early-career research into published, cited work.
How to write a literature review in 6 steps a working academic actually uses. Skip the overwhelm: get the matrix, the structure, and a worked example.
How to write an abstract that gets your paper read. A four-line template from a journal editor, with a real example from a published academic paper.
Learn how to write a research paper from a working professor and journal editor. A clear, step-by-step process used to publish 100+ peer-reviewed papers.
How to use LinkedIn as an academic without losing time you do not have. The framework a Professor used to grow to 60,000 followers while still publishing.
What is LinkedIn all about, and why does it matter for academics? A working professor’s introduction to the platform he used to reach a 60,000-strong audience.
