So You Want to Be On An Editorial Board? Some Protips for That.
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
A mere month ago, I was a humble researcher with an amazingly cool lab. But this month, things are different. I’ve been named a Reviewing Editor at a society …
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The Best of You
Cristina Espinosa-Diez, PhD
The other day in a conversation I was told that I was too cheerful to be a postdoc, and we all laughed about it. They said it was almost contradictory. …
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Success Working Away From the Office
Dr Liz, PhD
Try working away from your usual desk to improve your concentration, and reduce the interruptions. Work in sweats! Take breaks whenever!
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Research Manuscripts Should Tell Really Good Stories
Aimee Edgeworth
Does your research paper have a climax? Improve scientific writing with these storytelling techniques from Dr. Rafael E. Luna.
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Exciting AND Consistent? Verbs and Nouns in Scientific Writing
Rebecca Helton, MA
Pop quiz: Which of these sentences is more interesting? 1. We did the experiment, and it was a vivid example of the power of broccoli to make kids gag. 2. We performed …
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Recipe for Hosting a Manuscript Sprint
Rebecca Helton, MA
A manuscript sprint harnesses the power of peer accountability and review to get a manuscript from zero to out the door in 6-8 weeks.
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Towards New Paradigms in Scientific Publishing
Double Docs
New approaches can move more research output into the public sphere.
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How to Review a Paper
BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program
Even as early as grad school, you—yes, you—can review papers for journals. Here's a step-by-step guide.
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You Need a Shut Up and Write Group Like You Need to Eat
Aimee Edgeworth
Like eating regular meals, there’s another thing you know you need to do, want to do, have to do, but can hardly find the time for: Writing.
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5 Things That Help Me Write
Evelyne Deplazes, PhD
In this article, I reflect on what helps me write. From finding the right setting to writing exercises to organise my thoughts.
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