A poorly written abstract will annoy the reader and have them turn to a different paper. A good abstract will draw the reader in and make them interested in reading the rest of your work! If your paper is read, it can influence and have impact in the field, leading to citations of your work. …
We all have 24 hours in a day, and yet some people seem to be more motivated and productive than others. How do they do it? Here are five tips for motivation and productivity that we found useful! Know yourself Motivation and productivity are intrinsically linked to how well we know ourselves. What works best …
Planning and executing research experiments are key parts of our research work. There are multiple steps that lead to a successful research experiment. The process starts with identifying the research question. Once the question has been identified, planning of the experiment begins. A meticulously planned scientific experiment will result in its smooth execution. Read ahead …
It’s the beginning of the new year and it’s time to set new, inspiring goals for the year ahead! It’s been stated that a goal is a dream with a plan. Having goals that support you in leading your best life is very helpful! When talking to my students about goal setting, we came up …
Learning how to give great presentations is an important part of your development as a student and will benefit you in your future career. Great presentations can help you breeze through education milestones, such as your thesis prospectus and thesis defense. They can also help you in your future career when you apply for funding, …
Communicating your research to a wide audience is a good part of your success as a graduate student. Communicating with the public requires a special ability to make complex concepts understandable to those who may not be experts in your specific field. Here are 5 ways you can improve your communication skills when talking to …
Collaborative research yields better results than research done in isolation. For example, collaborating with an industry or national laboratory may get you access to expertise and facilities or equipment that you may not have at your university laboratory. At a recent research group meeting, we had a brainstorming session where we shared the best practices …
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I am excited about my students’ success. I enjoy helping students be more productive and successful in their courses and research. On this website, I will share thoughts and information on how to succeed in school. The topics are those that I discuss with my students every day. Their feedback and experience helps shape the …