Master Academia
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Career Advice
Writing a successful academic CV (and a free template)
Academic CVs differ from conventional CVs. Learn what’s important for effective academic CV writing, and which sections to include, and have a look at Master Academia’s free academic CV template. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I…
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Networking Hacks
Simple strategies to network at academic conferences
Networking at academic conferences can feel overwhelming. However, when you follow six simple strategies, networking at academic conferences is not as difficult as it may seem. Contents #1 Networking by preparing a good conference presentation#2 Networking by connecting with other…
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Academic Skills
Co-authorship guidelines to successfully co-author a scientific paper
Collaborating on research and co-authoring a scientific journal paper is a common practice in academia. For early career scholars, co-authorship can be a great stepping stone. Five concrete co-authorship guidelines can prevent conflicts and frustrations while co-authoring academic papers. Contents…
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Career Advice
Establishing an all-round academic profile
Simply delivering an excellent thesis is not enough to compete in the academic job market. Instead, universities look for all-round academics. Individuals who strive for academic careers in the future, benefit from being aware of these expectations. The sooner you…
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Academic Skills
How to peer review an academic paper
Academic journals are dependent on peer reviews to publish high-quality articles. PhD students can greatly benefit from becoming peer reviewers. Read about how you can become a peer reviewer, how to write a review and the dos and don’ts of…
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Networking Hacks
Why PhD students should have an ORCID ID
An ORCID ID is a personal identifier that tracks a scholar’s work and publications. It is free to register an ORCID ID and shows up next to your name in most journal publications. PhD students should ideally get an ORCID…
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Thesis Tips
How to deal with procrastination productively during thesis writing
Writing a thesis is a tedious process. And academic writing requires a lot of brain power. It comes as no surprise that many master’s and PhD students are master procrastinators. However, there is a way to accept procrastination and develop…
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Career Advice
Ten reasons NOT to pursue an academic career
Academia can be a wonderful but also a tough place. If you are nearing the end of your postgraduate degree (at the master’s or PhD level), you have to make an important decision: staying in or leaving academia. The following…
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Academic Skills
How to write a good research proposal (in 9 steps)
A good research proposal is one of the keys to academic success. For bachelor’s and master’s students, the quality of a research proposal often determines whether the master’s program= can be completed or not. For PhD students, a research proposal…
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Thesis Tips
PhD thesis types: Monograph and collection of articles
Starting PhD students often face a difficult choice. They have to decide whether they want to write their dissertation in the form of a monograph, or as a collection of journal articles. Some universities have strict requirements, not leaving a…