Master Academia
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Research Essentials
10 powerful methodology courses for PhD students [online]
Good knowledge of research methodology is a precondition for a successful PhD thesis. However, not all PhD students have access to methodology courses as part of their PhD programme. Fortunately, there are good options online, such as the following 10…
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Academic Skills
The different stages in the manuscript publication process
Submitting a manuscript to an academic journal is a big step. It is also the beginning of a complex publication process in which a manuscript goes through different stages. In each stage, the status of a manuscript changes. Understanding this…
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Career Advice
Completing a master’s degree: What’s next? How to devise a plan for the future
Nearing the end of a master’s programme comes with big life decisions. What’s next? After spending several years in higher education, this question can be challenging. Nonetheless, having a plan for the future is crucial. A list of concrete questions…
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Academic Skills
The best Coursera courses for PhD researchers in 2023
Online courses can greatly benefit PhD students. However, the vast number of available courses can be overwhelming and makes it hard to choose. Therefore, this list contains the best online courses provided on Coursera that are relevant to PhD researchers…
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Academic Skills
75 linking words for academic writing (+examples)
Linking words play an important role in academic writing: They connect different paragraphs, sections or ideas in a text. Therefore, they considerably improve the readability and argumentation of academic texts such as a thesis, dissertation, essay or journal publication. This…
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Academic Skills
How to paraphrase a quote: 4 simple strategies
The ability to paraphrase correctly is incredibly important for academic writing. This is particularly true when writing a thesis or dissertation. Four simple strategies help you to paraphrase academic quotes while avoiding plagiarism. Contents What is paraphrasing in academic writing?Common…
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Career Advice
How to write a winning motivation letter for a master’s scholarship
Motivation letters play a crucial role in applications for scholarships that fund a master’s degree. Find out why motivation letters for master’s scholarships are unique, and learn the dos and don’ts of writing a winning motivation letter. Disclosure: This post…
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Career Advice
All you need to know about career objectives on PhD resumes
When you apply for an academic job, you may wonder whether or not to include a career objective on your resume. This post answers common questions about career objectives on academic CVs, and helps you to create your own career…
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Thesis Tips
How to prepare your viva opening speech
A viva, or PhD thesis defence, typically starts with an opening speech by the PhD candidate. This opening speech can be prepared in advance. How? By following six simple steps that take you from checking university requirements, to structuring and…
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Career Advice
Planning your PhD research: A 3-year PhD timeline example
Planning out a PhD trajectory can be overwhelming. Example PhD timelines can make the task easier and inspire. The following PhD timeline example describes the process and milestones of completing a PhD within 3 years. Contents Elements to include in…