Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD
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Joined October 2008
How to ace your PhD thesis defence. My Questions and Answers Guide ↓
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Geoffrey Roberts's emotional word wheel helps describe emotions.
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A mindmap for PhD students struggling with their thesis structure
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Abstracts are your paper's first impression. A weak abstract can sink even the best research. I transformed my abstract game with this 6-step Nature formula.(and you can, too)
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Nature's guide on how to write effective abstracts
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14 different literature review types categorized by method used
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All rejected papers share one common flaw: a weak discussion section. I know because I used to write them too. If you're stuck on the discussion section,.wondering how to tie it all together,.this is for you:
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The classic hourglass structure of paper writing
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I have written 300+ peer-reviewed scientific papers in the last 15 years with more than 27,000 citations. Here is how I use sentence templates to write abstracts at lightning speed. ↓. @acm_chi @academicvoices @PhDVoice @PhD_Genie #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdlife.
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What should you call your academic event?. Another great flowchart from PhD Comics.
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Basic statistics concepts. (that all researchers should know)
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The five stages of academic writing:. 1. Procrastination.2. Panic.3. Caffeine overdose.4. Submitting a barely coherent mess.5. Swearing to do it differently next time.
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Comparison of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
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Research is dedicating 8 hours to reviewing 6 papers to craft a single sentence that cites 3 sources.
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PhD students—Do this and 90% of your paper problems will disappear. The secret to getting your papers accepted isn't what you think. It's about. 10 rules to structure your papers like you mean business. I wish I knew these when I started my PhD. Here they are:
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The classic hourglass structure of paper writing
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Excellent tips for writing a literature review. (from Professor Hall)
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How I pick the right statistical test for my experimental variables
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Ever feeling like that when you're doing your conference presentations?
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Vocabulary aids for interpretation in reflective writing
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Choosing between a Master's and PhD?. Master's: Expand knowledge (1-2 years).PhD: Create new knowledge (3-6 years). One builds on ideas. The other reshapes fields. Your ticket to academic success or failure:.Know the difference. Choose wisely.
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Most academic writers use the word "very" too much. But many words have excellent alternatives. Here's my quick list for you:. ❌ Very clear.✅ Evident. ❌ Very complex.✅ Intricate. ❌ Very convincing.✅ Persuasive. ❌ Very curious.✅ Inquisitive. ❌ Very detailed.✅ Thorough.
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Stop staring at a blank page. • Abstract: Rationale, methods, results, implication.• Intro: Context, problem, hypothesis.• Methods: Design, subjects, measures.• Results: Data, figures, observations.• Discussion: Interpret results, compare studies. Write with confidence.
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I used to spend months agonizing over my research direction. Now, I can find a compelling PhD topic in just one day. The secret? This guide:
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Academic jargon is suffocating your understanding of concepts. Your writing lacks depth because you don't understand these terms. I've got your solution:. Repost & reply 🎓. I'll DM you this handy guide in Google Sheets to explain scientific terminology (must be following).
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If I died tomorrow, here's everything I'd want you to know about research methods in one picture. • Remind readers of your research question.• Detail your data collection process.• Explain how you analyzed the data. Methods should be easy to replicate.
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Your research paper shouldn't take 6 months to outline. Most junior academics overcomplicate this process. Here's a simple lo-if mind map I've used:
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Two-thirds of academic writing is thinking of a synonym for "however." The other half is debating whether a semi-colon is pretentious enough for that sentence.
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The PhD life (before and after getting the degree)
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Some useful words to get started with writing things.
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I have almost 30k citations and millions in research funding. But almost 20 years ago, I just wrote my first research paper. I had no writing support during grad school & I want you to have it better. Here are secret actionable writing tips for 6 sections of your paper. ↓.
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I don't think people understand how powerful these writing tricks are. Pick any 3 tricks to kickstart your writing from the list:. "X argues that. " → Introduce ideas."In other words. " → Clarify concepts."X is right that. However. " → Build on others' work. Useful stuff
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Almost 20 years ago, I wrote my first research paper. Today, I have more than 28k citations. I had 0 writing support from my supervisor during my PhD, so now I share share everything I learn with you. Here are 3 secret actionable writing tips for each section of your paper. ↓.
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Mindmap of focus questions for a literature review (Credit: Rowland)
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Questions that your research paper should answer.
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How to annotate a book:. 1. Summary on top.2. Stick tabs: top > key page, side > key section.3. Highlight definitions.4. Underline key phrases, explanations, evidence.5. Paraphrase paragraphs/definitions . Bonus tip: Summarize each chapter. (Source: booksandthingsexplained)
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You've spent months on your research, only to realize you used the wrong method. Ouch. Research methods confuse most people. I see more boring, unappealing, and standard explanations by the day. Because it's challenging to understand them all. It requires many skills. Like:
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Academic success is 5% writing and 95% expertly procrastinating until the deadline pressure kicks in. 😆.
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How I structure my arguments with 5 key questions
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One of my favourite decision graphs from PhD Comics. Especially relevant today that one of my PhD students got accepted to go to a conference in Hawaii.
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Characteristics of quantitative and qualitative Research (based on Creswell)
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How to write an abstract for your paper. You can do it in 5 parts:. 1. Background.A brief overview of what's being studied in what context. 2. Justification.Why the researchers conducted this study. 3. Major Finding.The main finding of the study. 4. Key Results.More details
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Stop writing academic papers like a robot. Tell stories instead. Most academic writing puts people to sleep. But it doesn't have to. Academic storytelling changes everything. Here's why it works:
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Most researchers make a fatal mistake in their proposal's introduction, but understanding the "Why-What" sequence can change everything. Here's a 15-part structure I use that makes it simple. Let's break it down into 7 broad steps:
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Most philosophers got problem-solving better than modern design thinking. This missing piece changes everything about tackling complex challenges:. Most people think philosophy is useless in business and politics. They're missing the most powerful operating system for
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A framework for reviewing qualitative and quantitative studies
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If I were to start my PhD again, I would need to read this post. Every grad student struggles with time management. This can seriously derail your academic progress. And we are not addressing it effectively enough. Here are 5 ways I would manage my time more effectively:
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Traditional academic writing styles suck. Don't make your paper dull, dense, and inaccessible. Create an irresistible masterpiece with these paper section templates. Here's how: ↓.
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Professor Micah T. Lewin's grading rubric reveals exactly what separates an 'A' philosophy paper from a mediocre one. And it's simpler than you think.
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ChatGPT will die. Claude will die. Gemini will die. But your research skills won't. Because the fundamentals stay constant:. → Finding relevant research papers.→ Synthesizing knowledge.→ Designing experiments
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After guiding 20+ literature reviews, Rowland has distilled the process into one powerful mind map. What if I told you the key to a great literature review isn't in what you read, but in how you question it?. Here's how it works:
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3 data types that can power your next data visualization. Most people struggle with how to plot their data. But if you know your data type, the process becomes easy. How to visualize your data (by Steve Franconeri):
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I mastered academic writing 3 years into my PhD. My hidden ingredient is a compelling claim. I don't:. • write unfocused arguments. • present obvious or uncontroversial ideas. • rehash existing knowledge without insight. • make sweeping generalizations without evidence.
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Struggling to find a unique angle for your research?. The key to groundbreaking research is in its gaps. 7 types of research gaps every scholar should know
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I'll let you in on a secret. Most discussion sections are the reason your paper gets rejected. Here are 7 tips for how to make your discussion review-proof. ↓
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How to write the introduction chapter of your thesis
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How to write a problem statement.that will get your research noticed. A great problem statement has 4 parts:. 1. Lead-in.Introduce the topic and generate interest. Set the stage for the problem. 2. Declaration of Originality.Identify a gap.In the existing research or knowledge
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Stop writing weak thesis chapter intros. Instead, follow this structure. How to write introduction paragraphs for each chapter of your thesis
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