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Academic Skills
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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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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Academic Skills
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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Thesis Tips
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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Career Advice
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
Clever strategies to keep up with the latest academic research
Every day, hundreds of new academic articles and books are published. No wonder it is easy to feel overwhelmed! However, with 4 clever strategies, you can get a grip on new publications and keep up with the latest research in…
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Thesis Tips
Why and how to conduct a systematic literature review
Systematic literature reviews can be intimidating, but they can improve a thesis considerably! Learn more about systematic literature reviews and their benefits. And have a look at a simple step-by-step guide that breaks down the daunting task of conducting a…
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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 master’s students, the quality of a research proposal often determines whether the master’s programme can be completed or not. For PhD students, a research proposal is often…
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