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How some PhD students read papers vs how experienced researchers read papers Some students or PhD students start by reading papers the same way they read textbooks. From the first line to the last reference, slowly, very carefully trying to understand everything and when they do not they assume something is wron…

Do you ever wonder why some of the most meaningful academic opportunities are not planned? As PhD students and early-career researchers, we often think networking means: attending formal events preparing perfect questions waiting for the right moment to introduce ourselves But sometimes,…

If you never felt confused during your PhD, you probably were not learning the right thing How🙄 Well, let me tell you something, most PhD students experience confusion early and many assume something is wrong with them🤦🏾‍♀️ However, research in education and cognitive science suggests the opposite. For instan…

How some PhD students read papers vs how experienced researchers read papers Some students or PhD students start by reading papers the same way they read textbooks. From the first line to the last reference, slowly, very carefully trying to understand everything and when they do not they assume something is wron…

A few months ago, I had a conversation that stuck with me. A close friend had just obtained her PhD. At some point, she told me: 👉 “You should ask your supervisor to write all your papers. That’s what mine did.” 🫨 That stopped me. Because it led to a question we rarely ask openly: 🤔 Who actually writes the pap…

Do you ever wonder why some of the most meaningful academic opportunities are not planned? As PhD students and early-career researchers, we often think networking means: attending formal events preparing perfect questions waiting for the right moment to introduce ourselves But sometimes,…