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I have found a list of “22” things which I have found quite helpful over the years as a researcher, writer and designer.
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I have found a list of “22” things which I have found quite helpful over the years as a researcher, writer and designer.
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@PhDVoice @ThePhDPlace @PhD_Genie @PhDspeaks @CouragePhD @AcademicChatter @OpenAcademics #phdchat #scicomm @PhDForum
1. Digital notebooks like @Labstep and a physical notebook: To write your experiments, short and long-term goals, updates etc.
2. Portable reading tools like @AmazonKindle or iPad. It& #39;s easy to carry (anywhere), read, highlight, and jot down notes.
2. Portable reading tools like @AmazonKindle or iPad. It& #39;s easy to carry (anywhere), read, highlight, and jot down notes.
3. Bibliography manager: Not a secret anymore! You can use @zotero and @mendeley_com. Also, @ConnectedPapers to build a graph of similar papers.
4. @unpaywall to access the full text of scholarly articles.
4. @unpaywall to access the full text of scholarly articles.
5. Whiteboard by @Microsoft365. It& #39;s a digital canvas where you can brainstorm your ideas and share them with your team too.
6. @NotionHQ to organise your work. Make a reading list, to-do list, and personal goals all in one place.
6. @NotionHQ to organise your work. Make a reading list, to-do list, and personal goals all in one place.
7. Attend #workshops, seminars, and #training(s) which are outside of your PhD program like leadership programs, public programs etc.
8. Join a #journal or writing club where you can learn how to write an abstract for your research, #thesis writing, scholarly articles etc.
8. Join a #journal or writing club where you can learn how to write an abstract for your research, #thesis writing, scholarly articles etc.
9. Join #zen workshops and #mindfulness programs for your mental health. You can listen to study music or calmly sounds when you& #39;re working.
10. @audible_com is great to listen to books. I am currently listening to Algorithms to live by.
10. @audible_com is great to listen to books. I am currently listening to Algorithms to live by.
11. @canva it& #39;s my favourite when it comes to designing right from presentations, posters etc.
12. Individual development plan (IDP) by @ScienceCareers. This will help you define and pursue your career goals.
12. Individual development plan (IDP) by @ScienceCareers. This will help you define and pursue your career goals.
13. @github for the ones who work with codes. I don& #39;t have to introduce it!
14. For taking the various courses you wish to specialise in @udemy @coursera and many more.
14. For taking the various courses you wish to specialise in @udemy @coursera and many more.
15. @LinkedIn for your online resume, job postings, and various opportunities
16. If you want to improve your resume writing skills then I am attaching a link to a PDF by #Harvard Extension School.
It& #39;s a great guide!
https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/hes-resume-cover-letter-guide.pdf">https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs...
16. If you want to improve your resume writing skills then I am attaching a link to a PDF by #Harvard Extension School.
It& #39;s a great guide!
https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/hes-resume-cover-letter-guide.pdf">https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs...
17. Join #student groups which will help you learn about work done by your peers and community.
18. #Google Calendar for the team and personal reminders, events etc.
18. #Google Calendar for the team and personal reminders, events etc.
19. @ResearchGate (social networking site for scientists and researchers) and @ORCID_Org (uniquely identify authors and contributors of scholarly communication).
20. @MicrosoftTeams @SlackHQ @discord platforms to work with your team and to connect to many other researchers.
20. @MicrosoftTeams @SlackHQ @discord platforms to work with your team and to connect to many other researchers.
21. @Grammarly your writing assistant and #Quetext (to check plagiarism)
22. If you& #39;re looking to create your website then @wordpressdotcom and @Wix.
Feel free to add to this list.
22. If you& #39;re looking to create your website then @wordpressdotcom and @Wix.
Feel free to add to this list.
