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With the evolving nature of the scholarly landscape, researchers now have access to many different tools to manage different aspects and stages of their workflow and…
A young researcher's guide to digital tools for project management and data sharing
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In addition to predatory journals and publishers, researchers now need to be wary of predatory conferences as well. But how does one know if a conference is legitimate…
Live tweeting not only helps raise awareness but also increases engagement and draws attention. Arming yourself with the right tools, preparing your tweets in advance,…
"How can I interact with highly experienced scientists as a mere student?" This is a question many students and early career researchers face when they attend…
4 Effective networking tips for early career researchers
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Presenting at an academic conference is an opportunity that most young researchers look forward to. However, addressing a large audience can make you feel nervous, at…
8 Tips for presenting a paper at an academic conference
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Predatory scholarly conferences pose a new threat to scholarly communications as researchers find themselves inundated with spam emails soliciting their attendance at…
Considering presenting a paper at a scholarly conference? Choose carefully
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I am currently writing a few research papers. From my office in France, I must write with my co-authors located in Brazil and two different cities in the USA. How can I…
Researchers tend to form close-knit communities with other researchers in their specific areas of study. Breaking into these closed communities and getting noticed can…
Networking through online and offline channels
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Conferences offer researchers a great opportunity to make numerous professional connections. If you wish to make the most of these conferences, read this article that…