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Thesis Tips

How to find a reputable academic dissertation editor

Academic dissertation editing involves the expertise of skilled editors who go beyond grammar correction to improve the quality, coherence, and flow of lengthy academic texts like theses and dissertations. Learn more about how finding and hiring a professional and reputable…
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Academic Skills

10 tips on how to use reference management software smartly and efficiently

Most researchers nowadays use reference management tools, but many fail to take advantage of the useful features that these software programs offer besides generating bibliographies. Here are 10 tips and tricks that help you to optimise the use of your…
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Networking Hacks

5 proven ways to find co-authors to collaborate with

Co-authorship can be an efficient (and fun!) way to work on research publications. However, finding a suitable co-author is not always easy. Here are five proven ways to find co-authors to help you get started with your search for academic…
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Academic Skills

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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Academic Skills

Types of editorial decisions after peer review (+ how to react)

After submitting their manuscripts to academic journals, authors receive one of several editorial decisions: ‘desk reject’, ‘revise and resubmit’, ‘major revisions’, ‘minor revisions’, or ‘paper accepted.’ Learn what these editorial decisions precisely mean, and how to react. Contents The meaning…
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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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Academic Skills

How to select a journal for publication as a PhD student

Selecting a suitable journal to publish your academic work can be overwhelming. However, six concrete strategies can help you to select a suitable journal. Combined, these strategies allow you to identify the perfect journal for your next publication. Contents Explore…
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Academic Skills

How to disagree with reviewers (with examples!)

It may come as a surprise, but you can disagree with reviewers. Sometimes it is not attainable or sensible to incorporate all reviewer comments in the revisions of your manuscript. In these situations, you have to politely but firmly disagree…
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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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Academic Skills

How to write effective cover letters for a paper submission

Some journals require a letter to the editor, also called a cover letter, as part of the submission process. This can come as a surprise to PhD and master’s students who are (relatively) new to manuscript submissions. Learn about the…
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