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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Why conceptual literature review can elevate the quality of your research? [Guest post]
A profound understanding of the current literature is key to high-quality research! Our guest, Nazeefa, explains the importance of conceptual literature review. Research is nothing
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Top 15 PhD interview questions that you must be ready to answer!
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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32 best free image databases for your PowerPoint presentation
Impact of academic publication depend on both the exciting research and how you present it. We list free image databases you can use to get
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How to write a literature review in 6 easy steps?
Do you hate writing a literature review? I can relate to this! That’s why I share my simple process that makes it easy for you
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How to write an abstract – check out a worked example of abstract in research paper!
Did you know that being able to write an abstract in academic writing is one of the most important skills that you must develop to
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Research paper 101: How to write a research paper like a prof?
Writing research papers is an art that each researcher and academic needs to master. In this article, I share the “why, what and how” of
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How to use LinkedIn to build thought leadership?
Do you want to use your research to inspire others and raise awareness of your research field? Become a thought leader by building an engaging
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What is LinkedIn all about?
We all want our research to be read and widely recognised. Don’t miss out and learn what is LinkedIn about and how it can help
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4 reasons why you will miss out if you don’t share your research on LinkedIn in 2021
Do you want to be a successful academic and achieve an impact with your research? Learn why you need to share your research on LinkedIn!
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A guide to PhD funding – find the way to make your dreams come true!
Each academic journey starts with a PhD. How to get a PhD position? You need a great research idea, a strong academic profile, and PhD
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How to contact a potential PhD supervisor and make a great first impression?
Each PhD journey starts in the same place. You need to get a PhD position! Learn how to contact PhD supervisor and make a great
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What is a research proposal and why it matters?
So you’ve decided to pursue an academic career and you’ve already identified research areas that you’re interested in. But do you know what the key step in
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How to prepare for PhD viva? Get advice from researchers around the world!
Want to know how to prepare for PhD viva? We’ve collected advice and tips from successful researchers from around the world! Succeed in your PhD
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What is the #1 milestone to a successful academic career? What is a PhD Viva Voce!
We all know that a PhD is a major undertaking and requires lots of devotion and determination. After all, during that period of time, we’re
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How to use LinkedIn to develop your research profile
We all want our research to make an impact. That’s why we need to actively talk about it! Learn how to elevate your research profile
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How to avoid plagiarism in your research?
Are you worried that you unintentionally plagiarise someone? Learn about techniques and tools that will help you avoid plagiarism in your research! When writing academic manuscripts,
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How to write an outstanding abstract for your research paper?
Did you know that an abstract is the most important part of your research paper? Learn how to write an abstract and increase engagement with
