Embarking on a journey as a Ph.D. student is both exhilarating and challenging. While the pursuit of a doctoral degree brings the opportunity for intellectual growth, it also demands the highest level of dedication and productivity. Therefore, being a Ph.D. student is tough as it comes with a lot of challenges to undertake within a constrained period. A Ph.D. student has to spend several long…
As a communicator in science, when you write a research paper, you should always focus on telling your research story. This story should include why and how you initiated your research, your steps towards solving your research problem, what you solved and how it helps to advance the knowledge of your field. To make such type of communication effective, often it is suggested to structure…
Research proposal (RP) is a key element of the application for a research based higher degree programs in number of universities around the world. Failure to write a good RP may lead to one to be unsuccessful in getting into a higher degree research program. So, what is a Research Proposal? A research proposal is an outline of your future research project that: A RP…
While writing an academic paper researchers often spend most of their time on the “meat” of the article i.e. materials and methods, results and discussions. However, very little well thought effort goes into the title, abstract and keywords. Surprisingly, these three elements – title, abstract and keywords are the vital elements that pave the way to publication success. The keywords, title and abstract works like…
