What to do after a PhD degree is one of the most commonly asked questions for recently graduated students. If you’re planning to capitalize on your PhD learnings and take the next step in your career, pursuing a postdoc researcher role is the most beneficial. Before we talk about the …
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The most challenging part about writing a scientific paper is getting started. After spending months and sometimes years conducting research, creating notes, and collecting data, researchers often find themselves struggling with how to present their work in the form of a well-written scientific paper. This is not surprising, given that …
Presenting research data and key findings in an organized, visually attractive, and meaningful manner is a key part of a good research paper. This is particularly important in instances where complex data and information, which cannot be easily communicated through text alone, need to be presented engagingly. The best way …
Empirical research relies on gathering and studying real, observable data. The term ’empirical’ comes from the Greek word ’empeirikos,’ meaning ‘experienced’ or ‘based on experience.’ So, what is empirical research? Instead of using theories or opinions, empirical research depends on real data obtained through direct observation or experimentation. Why Empirical …
The importance of ethics in science cannot be overstated. Ethical standards guide researchers in treating research participants, colleagues, stakeholders, the broader community, and their work with respect and consideration. Without ethical guidelines in place, there is a risk of erosion of public trust in science and compromised integrity in the …
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into the academic writing process has sparked numerous debates, particularly around the ethical considerations of plagiarism and AI detection. The interest in this topic was evident in the engagement and enthusiasm we saw in our recent webinar on the ethical use of AI …
We define an argumentative essay as a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue. The purpose is to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or action. In an argumentative essay, the writer takes a stance on a controversial or debatable topic and supports …
The early 1900s was when the academic landscape was changing and evolving rapidly, with a growing emphasis on research and scholarship over teaching.1 This shift in priorities led to an increased focus on publishing research to measure academic success. Academics began to feel increasingly pushed to produce research papers faster …
Research writing is a challenging task that requires a lot of time, effort, and creativity. You need to find relevant sources, synthesize information, organize your ideas, and present them in a clear and convincing way based on recommended research paper templates. But what if you could speed up your research …
Generative AI tools have emerged as a powerful ally for researchers and students around the world. But the academic community embraces AI for their academic writing needs, it becomes imperative to understand not just the capabilities of these generative AI tools but also the ethical considerations that should guide their …