Research Essentials
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The 11 best AI tools for academic writing
By leveraging the power of the right AI tool, you can significantly improve the clarity, efficiency, and overall quality of your academic writing. In this guide, we reviewed and ranked 11 popular AI tools for academic writing, along with our…
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How to address data privacy and confidentiality concerns of AI in research
Incorporating AI technology into research requires careful consideration of data privacy and confidentiality. Learn concrete steps to address data privacy and confidentiality concerns of using AI in research, which involve assessing data protection standards, obtaining ethics approval, minimizing sensitive data…
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ChatGPT for academics? Ethical considerations of AI in research
The increasing use of AI tools, like ChatGPT, in research raises significant questions surrounding research ethics. Learn more about the importance of ethical considerations when using AI in research and the six key challenges researchers may encounter plus real-world examples.…
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How to properly use AI in academic research
Not a day goes by without news on the opportunities and dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for academic research. Luckily, there is a way to use AI ethically! As demonstrated with the AI tool Genei, proper use of AI can help researchers to…
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Journal vs conference papers: Key differences & advice
Journal and conference papers are not the same, and both formats have advantages and disadvantages. A good understanding of the key differences between journal and conference papers avoids pitfalls, such as copyright issues when wanting to turn a conference into…
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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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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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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…
