Master Academia
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Academic Skills
How to revise a manuscript by responding to reviewer comments
Publishing scientific articles in academic journals is a lengthy process. Even when manuscripts are accepted, most have to undergo major or minor revisions before being published. This guide explains how to best revise your manuscript and respond to reviewer comments.…
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Thesis Tips
The importance of sleep for efficient thesis writing
Thesis writing is hard. And it is common for students at all levels to feel stressed during this phase. Prioritising sleep may sound counterintuitive. But there are very good (scientific!) reasons to prioritise sleep for efficient thesis writing. Contents Sleep…
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Networking Hacks
The value of a personal academic website
Some academics have personal websites. Others don’t. And opinions on whether personal academic websites are necessary or not differ widely. Therefore, many PhD students and postdoctoral researchers are unsure about whether they should create one or not. They may also…
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Academic Skills
Separating your self-worth from your PhD work
Many PhD students have a hard time separating their self-worth from their PhD work. This is especially true when they experience setbacks in their PhD projects. While it is not an easy task, creating that separation can improve a PhD…
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Research Essentials
Why and how to conduct a systematic literature review
Systematic literature reviews may seem daunting at first, but they offer substantial benefits, especially in enhancing the theoretical framework for your research! Learn more about systematic literature reviews and their benefits. And have a look at a simple step-by-step guide…
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Thesis Tips
Getting the most out of thesis supervision meetings
Chances are that postgraduate students meet their thesis supervisor/s only every few weeks, and for a limited amount of time. Therefore, it is extremely important to take full advantage of supervision meetings. The following tips help bachelor’s, master’s and PhD…
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Networking Hacks
Strong academic networks through shared activities
Strong relationships with other academics can greatly influence one’s career trajectory. While networking is important, many networking activities only result in superficial connections. Through shared activities, however, meaningful connections can be formed. Shared activities are key to establishing strong academic…
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Career Advice
A comprehensive guide to part-time PhDs
Doing a PhD part-time can be an attractive option for many reasons. However, part-time PhDs are less common than full-time ones, and there tends to be a lack of information on this option. This guide to part-time PhDs answers the…
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Academic Skills
Public speaking in academia and how to practice it
Public speaking is an important skill to master in academia. It is also a common source of anxiety. Luckily, public speaking is a skill that can be learnt and gets better with practice. Find out why public speaking is so…
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Academic Skills
The best way to cold emailing professors
Cold emails often carry a negative reputation. However, there are several compelling reasons why cold emailing professors can be beneficial. Learning the proper way to write cold emails can significantly increase your chances of receiving a reply. Explore more about…