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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
Minimalist writing for a better thesis
Academic writing is a skill that can be learnt. Students often equate complex and convoluted writing with high academic quality. In reality, concise language and to-the-point messages triumph in academia. Learn about minimalist writing, and how it can benefit your…
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Career Advice
Character traits of ‘bad’ PhD students
Simply labelling a PhD student as ‘bad’ is certainly problematic and questionable. There are, however, a number of character traits that make some individuals less suited to pursue a PhD than others. Unless they change their habits. Contents What are…
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Academic Skills
How to benefit from ChatGPT as an academic
ChatGPT’s presence is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, and academia is no exception. Learn how academics can effectively harness ChatGPT to their advantage, by streamlining email communication, enhancing clarity in academic writing, as well as using it to improve their research papers,…
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Networking Hacks
The best email signatures for graduate students (with examples)
Email signatures facilitate online communication, which is why every graduate student should have one. Learn more about email signatures for graduate students, what (not) to…
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