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Q: As a researcher, have you wished you could walk down to an engineer and ask them to develop a particular software or hardware tool that just fits your experimental design?

Detailed question-Some labs are built in a way that the wet lab is right next to the computer lab, which makes it easier for researchers to benefit from tools developed by engineers. What…

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Hi Sophie – Welcome to the forum! And straight up, that’s a very interesting question. In fact, as we started reading it, we almost thought it was a spec question,…

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Q: How do I seek the following kinds of help with my research writing: coauthorship and help with some parts of the research?

Detailed question-I have two related questions.How can one form an international coauthorship? I mean, how should I invite a scholar (say, from another country) to contribute to my…
  • Asked on June 16, 2020

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Your first question is around coauthorship and your second around contribution. But both are…

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Q: What is the difference between research questions and the importance of the study?

  • Asked on June 15, 2020

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Actually, the difference between two objects or concepts is typically discussed when they seem quite similar to each other. In such cases, we look at the differences…

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Q: How can I write a statement of the problem for my thesis on the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme?

Detailed question-The PMUY* is an LPG distribution scheme by the Indian government for poor people.
  • Asked on June 10, 2020

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That sounds like a topic of significant social relevance. :-)

The statement of the problem, or simply, the problem statement, of a study is a detailed yet…

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Q: How do I develop a PPT presentation on writing recommendations for research?

Detailed question-During this pandemic, we are in a 'new normal' set-up. As a student, I need to comply with online requirements, and one of them is to have a PowerPoint (PPT)…
  • Asked on May 29, 2020

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To start off, we have made some edits to your question as some parts seemed unclear. Also, yes,…

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Q: How do I make a presentation on the choice of academic sources?

Detailed question-How do I make a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation? My topic is: The choice of academic sources of your choice.
  • Asked on May 26, 2020

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Firstly, the topic title isn’t entirely clear. Perhaps the second ‘choice’ is not needed, and…

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Q: How can I be sure of the first author's quality of research when joining a collaborative project?

Detailed question-Aa a coauthor, how can I be rest assured when joining others for a research project? At times, I may not be able to check all the code or data. In such a case, how can I…

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First, let me paraphrase and summarize your query to ensure I have grasped it accurately. So,…

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Q: Is it better for two people to do research on the same topic together?

Detailed question-In the presentation paper, if one name comes first and the other last, can this lead to an ego-problem?
  • Asked on November 25, 2019

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Firstly, I have edited your question for enhanced understanding. Secondly, there are actually two aspects to your question, collaboration…

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Q: What must be included in a keynote address? Should references also be included?

Detailed question-I have to present a keynote address at a scientific conference with several sub-themes on universal health coverage. Must I say some thing on all the sub-topics? Should…

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Congratulations on being selected for presenting a keynote address!

A keynote speech sets out the…

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Q: How to present a paper at an academic conference?

Detailed question-What are the steps to be followed in presenting a research paper?
  • Asked on May 20, 2019

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Your question was not quite clear. I have edited the question title assuming that you want to know about presenting a research paper at an…

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