Tips for PhD Students & Postdocs

Imagine you’re a scientist who just made a ground-breaking discovery! You want to share your breakthrough with the world, but how? By writing a comprehensive lab report, of course.…

Academia is built on the foundation of trustworthy and high-quality research, supported by the pillars of intellect and integrity. However, the unsettling reality of compromised…

Concept papers hold significant importance as a precursor to a full-fledged research proposal in academia and research. Understanding the nuances and significance of a concept…

In a bustling university town, there lived a student named Alex. Popular for creativity and wit, one challenge seemed insurmountable for Alex– the dreaded argumentative essay!…

What Is Intersectionality in Academia? Intersectionality in academia refers to the recognition and study of the interconnected nature of various social identities and forms of…

In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has rendered a ruling that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions. This verdict has significant…

Importance of presenting research data effectively How to create tables and figures How to avoid image manipulation Tips for writing legends and captions

Writing is an inextricable part of an academic’s career; maintaining lab reports, writing personal statements, drafting cover letters, research proposals, the dissertation—this…

Many a times, I have heard fellow researchers saying that they were unable to find any literature relevant to their research topic. Interestingly, does that mean they are doing…

In many cases, publishing thesis is often one of the requirements for graduate students to finish their academic program. Publishing research findings is one of the more important…

I was two months into the third year of my PhD when it happened. In retrospect, I should have seen it coming. My research wasn’t going great, but I was feeling reasonably confident…