Vrinda Nair
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What I am trying to find through my PhD project?
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The Conservation Ca article--
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How I search and read scientific papers now…
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After trying many methods of reading research papers effectively, I have now (at least) settled on this format.
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Some academic tools that I discovered recently for research students. Also, attaching two of my previous lists too!
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Some writing tools/resources for research students.
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Tools for your PhD Journey...
I have found a list of “22” things which I have found quite helpful over the years as a researcher, writer and designer.
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@ThePhDPlace
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@PhDspeaks
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This is the “Thesis breakdown” or you can call it the “Outline of the dissertation” that I am following for my PhD.
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#SciComm
#phdchat
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Research students: Have you come across something called a “Research Skills Checklist”?
I was passed on a checklist by my mentors and professors a few years back when I started my research.
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
@AcademicChatter
#SciComm
#phdchat
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If you're working on multiple projects, starting or completing your PhD.
Here are some tools/suggestions that can help you manage your time and productivity.
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
@PhDVoice
#SciComm
#AcademicTwitter
#AcademicChatter
#STEM
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Research students: Here are all the resources and research tools that I have shared over time on this platform.
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PhD students: Check these points in your CV when you apply for any awards.
You may be already familiar with some points but still, it's worth reading (I guess)!
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@AcademicChatter
@OpenAcademics
@PhD_Genie
@ThePhDPlace
@PhDVoice
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
#phdchat
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Here's the format for “Literature Review Structure” which I used for two of my thesis.
Hope it's useful!
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@PhDForum
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@OpenAcademics
#AcademicTwitter
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A PhD student checklist to keep track of!
It helps me be efficient enough to keep moving ahead in my program. I expect this will help you too!
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@PhDVoice
@ThePhDPlace
@PhD_Genie
@PhDspeaks
@CouragePhD
@AcademicChatter
@OpenAcademics
#phdchat
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Check these websites and tools to make your presentations a bit more interesting and interactive.
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
@PhDVoice
#AcademicChatter
#scicomm
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How I am organizing and taking notes when it comes to “Literature Review”.
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@ThePhDPlace
@OpenAcademics
@AcademicChatter
#SciComm
#phdchat
#Science
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Some useful google chrome extensions for research students.
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
#AcademicTwitter
#AcademicChatter
#PhD
#scicomm
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All the academic and research tools that I shared in 2022!
A compilation of all 🧵’s
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After giving several presentations right from bachelor's to master's to PhD currently and at various conferences. Here are some points that I keep in mind.
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Research Students: Note these questions when reading a research paper.
If you're looking to propose a research idea(s) to work on a project then these questions might help you come up with some ideas.
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@ThePhDPlace
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Here are some more resources + tools for research students.
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
#AcademicChatter
#AcademicTwitter
#phdchat
#scicomm
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Research students - if you love writing, you can use your writing skills in these areas to work part-time and earn too.
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Just to give you a heads up-- Technically, anyone can work in these areas as a writer.
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@ThePhDPlace
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Here's a bunch of “Academic Phrases for your research papers”. Right from introduction to conclusion.
For more details:
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2.
Source: Ref-N-Write ()
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Here's “The second list of 22 tools/resources useful for your research journey”.
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I will link the first list towards the end of the thread!
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@PhD_Genie
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Research students: Here is the complete list of research tools and resources that I shared on this platform.
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If you're writing a statement of purpose or research statement then check these points.
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@PhDVoice
@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
@PhD_Genie
#AcademicChatter
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
#phdchat
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Things I learned from my PhD supervisor when it comes to writing a thesis/paper
In a few weeks, I will be entering my fourth year of PhD. As a research student, you know one of the most critical skills you can develop is writing and it is not an easy feat!
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Research students-- If you're considering making your portfolio or a website.
Then, do check these points.
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@PhDVoice
@ThePhDPlace
@OpenAcademics
@PhD_Genie
#AcademicTwitter
#AcademicChatter
#scicomm
#STEM
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Create your research workflow through the threads that I wrote over these few months.
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
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1.I first start by searching for the main topic that I am working on --
#AntibioticResistance
in
@OK_Maps
. Now “Open Knowledge Maps” creates a visual knowledge map of the topic you're searching for. Also, lets you know if a paper has open access.
Sample:
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How to craft a scholarship/funding application.
I have attended quite a few workshops in the past on how to develop a competitive application for scholarships (also written a few).
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@OpenAcademics
@AcademicChatter
@ThePhDPlace
@PhDVoice
@PhDspeaks
@PhD_Genie
#scicomm
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The Science of Scientific Writing!
I don't have to stress about how much a PhD student has to write. Yet, sometimes we find ourselves in such an apprehensive situation that it becomes difficult to write.
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@PhDVoice
@OpenAcademics
@AcademicChatter
@ThePhDPlace
@PhD_Genie
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How to design a “Conference Poster”: A basic guide.
Are you presenting at a conference soon and need to design a poster that effectively communicates your research? Do you want to make sure your poster stands out from the rest and captures the attention of attendees?
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Ten questions to ask your potential supervisor!
If you’re someone who is in the process or planning to apply for a PhD or master's then I suggest you must go through these questions.
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#Phdchat
@PhDVoice
@AcademicChatter
@hapyresearchers
#phdlife
#scicomm
#research
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How extra-curricular activities make me a better researcher!
A short presentation. Hope you can find some relation.
A thread 🧵
#phdchat
#research
#volunteering
#mentorship
#applications
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@AcademicChatter
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Here are some data analysis tools/resources for your research.
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How I stay a bit organized in research.
Here are some points which I follow that help me in my research journey.
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@PhDVoice
@ThePhDPlace
@PhD_Genie
@OpenAcademics
#AcademicChatter
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
#STEM
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Note: I do highlight important sentences or methods in the pdf and save them. To use them later if I am presenting or just to refer back.
Anyways, I hope these points turn out to be useful for you.
Thank you for reading!
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Sharing “April” tweets and threads regarding PhD resources that I wrote. So that it's all in one place. I think it will help me too to find everything together.
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@AcademicChatter
@OpenAcademics
@PhD_Genie
@ThePhDPlace
@PhDVoice
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
#phdchat
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Here are some effective ways of note-taking methods for students (technically for anyone).
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
@AcademicChatter
#AcademicTwitter
#Scicomm
#phdchat
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Research students: Heading for the conferences?
I used to always make a note of these questions to reflect on what I learned and then wrote it down in my journal.
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@PhDVoice
@PhD_Genie
@OpenAcademics
@AcademicChatter
@PhDspeaks
@ThePhDPlace
#scicomm
#phdchat
#conference
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Research students: Develop your research workflow with these "30" important threads that I shared over this platform.
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15 lessons from all my supervisors/professors so far...
You probably know all of them but still, it serves as a reminder.
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#AcademicChatter
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
#phdchat
@PhDVoice
@OpenAcademics
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2.Paperpal: It's a real-time, topic-specific language suggestion that makes your writing better and faster.
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2.Then, I select a few papers and then head towards
@Inciteful_xyz
to build a network of papers and for literature connects.
I. Search for your main paper to build a network
Sample:
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How to integrate some research tools into your workflow.
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@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
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Here's a nice one-page writing outline for a dissertation by Michael Marek.
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2.Trinka (
@thetrinkaai
): this is an online grammar checker and language correction AI tool for academic and technical writing.
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How to craft a scholarship/funding application.
@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
#Scholarships
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3. Bibliography manager: Not a secret anymore! You can use
@zotero
and
@mendeley_com
. Also,
@ConnectedPapers
to build a graph of similar papers.
4.
@unpaywall
to access the full text of scholarly articles.
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1.The Writing Assignment Calculator by
@Concordia
. Originally developed by the University of Minnesota (
@UMNews
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This helps to break down your assignment writing.
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Some useful threads for your research journey that I wrote...includes the International PhD process breakdown, SOP, personal statement, and crafting scholarship application.
I hope it's helpful in some ways...
@PhDVoice
@ThePhDPlace
@PhD_Genie
@OpenAcademics
#AcademicChatter
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3.Writefull: Use the AI of Writefull to format your work. They have Abstract Generator, Paraphraser and Title Generator
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I think it's just 4 step method! At first, it may feel time-consuming but once you get a grip on it then it's quite easy.
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II. Select seed papers and create your network and filter out important papers. Also, you can save (seed papers) directly into Zotero.
Sample:
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It has always been a great experience to connect with people and I made a point to document my experiences. So, I hope this small list of questions will help you to reflect on your experience.
Happy researching!
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, I head over to
@scholarcy
(they also have chrome extension) where you make flashcards. These flashcards are tiny breakdowns of the entire paper that highlights important parts of the paper.
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21.
@Grammarly
your writing assistant and
#Quetext
(to check plagiarism)
22. If you're looking to create your website then
@wordpressdotcom
and
@Wix
.
Feel free to add to this list.
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3.Ref-N-Write: Referencing Tools, Paraphrasing Tools, Academic Phrasebank, Plagiarism Checker
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1.Gantt Chart: is a project management tool that illustrates a project plan. It has two sections: on the left side, it outlines a list of tasks or projects, and the right side has a timeline with schedule bars that visualize the work for a particular week or month.
Sample:
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III. Your search result will also show-- Recent papers by the top 100 authors and The most important recent papers
Sample:
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For literature connects (especially for interdisciplinary research it's such a great tool)-- search for two main papers and get a detailed and filtered-out map.
Sample:
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I wish I had this exact periodic table image on my pin-up board when I was in school. Anyways, it's never too late!
#chemtwitter
#AcademicTwitter
#Science
#PeriodicTable
#scicomm
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1. Digital notebooks like
@Labstep
and a physical notebook: To write your experiments, short and long-term goals, updates etc.
2. Portable reading tools like
@AmazonKindle
or iPad. It's easy to carry (anywhere), read, highlight, and jot down notes.
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Here's a research workflow you may like based on the threads that I wrote over the last few months.
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5.Hemingway app: I am sure you will know about it. The “Hemingway app” makes your writing bold and clear.
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Research students: Here is a checklist on “What to Keep Track of” during your research journey...
It helps me be efficient enough to keep moving ahead in my program. I hope this will help you too!
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IV: Along with other data like -- Top authors and Journals
Sample:
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If you're writing a statement of purpose/research statement or personal statement for your application then check these points. I hope some points will help you.
@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
#AcademicTwitter
#scicomm
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What I learned after sending multiple PhD applications!
I have cumulatively learned a few important points and here it is.
A thread 🧵
#scicomm
@OpenAcademics
@PhDVoice
@CouragePhD
@AcademicChatter
@PhD_Balance
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1. Weekly summary report: My supervisor has made a point to submit a weekly summary report before every meeting. This has been a game-changer for sure because it helps you keep a track of what you did and what goals to have to set forth.
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2. Write about your “Outreach” activities: Trust me, it's an important point to mention in your CV. Whether you were involved in any science club or organized an event. Please mention them.
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Research students: Here’s how to make your “Individual Development Plan” by
@ScienceCareers
for your research journey.
A walkthrough 🧵
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7. Attend
#workshops
, seminars, and
#training
(s) which are outside of your PhD program like leadership programs, public programs etc.
8. Join a
#journal
or writing club where you can learn how to write an abstract for your research,
#thesis
writing, scholarly articles etc.
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How to identify a research question?
Identifying research question(s) is a challenging but crucial step in every research undertaking.
@OpenAcademics
@ThePhDPlace
#scicomm
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5.Kudos: It's a platform for people to find, understand, use and cite your research.
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Science research assistant which helps to find a word or about anything which you need further reading. As soon as you select a word, it opens in 5 different tabs and lets you know the latest papers, news and web searches.
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Some of my recent research resource thread(s). Clubbing them together.
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#AcademicTwitter
#phdchat
#scicomm
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1.
@weavatools
: It lets you highlight, annotate, and organize text from any website, or paper and saves it in a folder. You can then share the folder with your collaborator and also upload PDFs from your computer. All your important quotes, results, and methods stay in one place.
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Research students - if you love writing, you can use your writing skills in these areas to work part-time and earn too.
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research assistant: While reading a paper, we often come across various terms, and methods, of anything which we are not familiar with. I use, the particular chrome extension called--
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How to improve your (scientific) presentation skills + a few sample rubrics for research talks.
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10. Here are some more (my two lists) tools for research students--
List 1:
List 2:
Thank you for reading!
Here's “The second list of 22 tools/resources useful for your research journey”.
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I will link the first list towards the end of the thread!
@PhDVoice
@ThePhDPlace
@OpenAcademics
@PhD_Genie
#AcademicTwitter
#AcademicChatter
#scicomm
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9.Litmaps: Visualise your research papers.
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Here's the weekly summary report format (if you need it).
> Previous Meeting Highlights
> Activities (What you did/accomplished)
> Difficulties (Problems that cropped up / things that stumped you)
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9. Join
#zen
workshops and
#mindfulness
programs for your mental health. You can listen to study music or calmly sounds when you're working.
10.
@audible_com
is great to listen to books. I am currently listening to Algorithms to live by.
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Just put in your assignment due date and you will get how to go about writing your assignment in eight steps.
Sample:
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5. Whiteboard by
@Microsoft365
. It's a digital canvas where you can brainstorm your ideas and share them with your team too.
6.
@NotionHQ
to organise your work. Make a reading list, to-do list, and personal goals all in one place.
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9. Extracurricular activities: If any such activities are worth mentioning then, please do write them down. This point will inform more of your experiences other than academics.
You can read my tweet on how extra-curricular activities make me a better researcher. 👇🏻
How extra-curricular activities make me a better researcher!
A short presentation. Hope you can find some relation.
A thread 🧵
#phdchat
#research
#volunteering
#mentorship
#applications
@PhDVoice
@AcademicChatter
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3. Training/Workshops: If you ever undertook any training or workshops which is worth mentioning then you must write about it. This point shows your willingness to learn and improve in your field.
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