You've spent months on your research, only to realize you used the wrong method. Ouch. Research methods confuse most people. I see more boring, unappealing, and standard explanations by the day. Because it's challenging to understand them all. It requires many skills. Like...
Winning a Nobel prize is easy. After 10,000 hours studying 1,000+ winners, I’ve broken it down to this simple success formula: 1. Study/work with a previous winner 2. Work in the west 3. Be a man 4. Be white 5. Be old (I’m kidding. Be offended if you must.)
Why top researchers spend more time planning than doing (and why you should too) 1. Pick your problem early Don't wait. Choose your research problem when you start grad school. 2. Build on existing work Your research should stand on the shoulders of giants. Use the literature. #academicsky
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Ever feel like choosing a research topic is like swiping on a never-ending social app? Up, down, like, but nothing feels just right? Trust me, I've been there - staring at a blank screen, juggling a d...
If I died tomorrow, here's everything I'd want you to know about the methods section in one picture. • Remind readers of your research question • Detail your data collection process • Explain how you analyzed the data Methods should be easy to replicate. #academicsky
The anatomy of robust reasoning: Premises (facts, assumptions) → Logical Transitions → Conclusions These elements form the foundation of reasoned frameworks. Get your critical thinking and argument construction sorted. #academicsky
The hidden structure behind selecting research paradigms revealed The sequence is simple: Axiology → Ontology → Epistemology → Methodology → Methods → Sources This framework changes how you approach creating knowledge. #academicsky
Sinking into a swamp of research questions? FINER to the rescue • Feasible: Can you answer it? • Interesting: Does it spark curiosity? • Novel: Does it fill a knowledge gap? • Ethical: Any biases to consider? • Relevant: Does it solve a problem? Write that hallmark paper. #academicsky
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