How Important are Data Availability Statements (DAS)?
Is public access to the raw data that underlies the findings of published articles important for research? Should readers be given access to this data? Data availability statements…
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Why is a Pilot Study Important in Research?
Are you working on a new research project? We know that you are excited to start, but before you dive in, make sure your study is feasible. You don’t want to end up having to…
Free Ebook on ‘How to Become a Productive Researcher’.
A researcher’s job is no ordinary job. It comes with a great amount of responsibility and challenges. Productivity is essential to researchers at every stage of their career.…
4 Essential Project Management Skills for PhD Students
Earning a Ph.D. requires you to complete years of coursework, perform laboratory studies, publish your work, and attend conferences. Time management, therefore, is a difficult but…
9 Practical Tips to Be A Better Academic Writer
Many graduate students are often concerned that academic writing is too difficult. This concern, however, can be eased. There are many tips a student can learn in order to become a…
6 Simple Ways to Handle a Q&A Session at a Conference
Conference presentations offer an ideal forum to share your work with other researchers and receive feedback. They can take many forms, including short or full papers, round-table…
Tips on Developing an Effective Undergraduate Research Program
Undergraduates can partake in research and they do so regularly. These opportunities are good for students who wish to get a taste for research. Undergraduate research projects…
Beating Stage Fright: How to Confidently Present like a Pro
Giving presentations is part of the job for academics and researchers. But let’s be honest- many people who work in these fields prefer the quiet company of a few lab partners over…
Thinking about a Ph.D? Here are 10 Things You Need to Know
A Ph.D. is an academic or professional degree that shows an individual has completed advanced studies in a specialized field. Earning a Ph.D. is a noteworthy achievement and also a…
How to Effectively Handle the Challenges of a Ph.D. Program
A Ph.D. is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities to a candidate who has performed extensive research in a field of study. The program typically takes between four…
5 Quick Tips for Dealing With Information Overload
While advances in technology over the past several decades' have made it easier than ever to stay up to date in a particular field, the constant flood of information has also made…
Important Tips for Writing an Effective Conference Abstract
Academic conferences are an important part of graduate work. They offer researchers an opportunity to present their work and network with other researchers. So, how does a…
