How often have you felt frustrated when you overslept in the morning and missed your perfectly planned, productive morning routine? I guess we’ve all been there. For graduate students especially, a well-thought-out and productive morning routine could be the key to their…
As the famous saying goes, ‘Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just wake up and get to work’. There is a profound and rightful truth that graduate studies are notoriously nonlinear. However, there should be a rough schedule…
As graduate students, we have to collect, consolidate, and absorb a great deal of information. It is rare for universities to train you on how to do this; therefore, keeping track of notes can quickly become a challenge. I learned…
Email writing to potential supervisors can be challenging at times. When I was writing to potential supervisors, I was working full-time. Since I had been working 10 hours each day, it was pretty late when I started writing to potential…
It is crucial to organize research papers so that the literature survey process goes smoothly once the data has been gathered and analyzed. This is where a research organizer is useful. It may be helpful to plan the structure of…
It is crucial to stay on top of the scientific literature in your field of interest. This will help you shape and guide your experimental plans and keep you informed about what your competitors are working on. To get the…
Often, researchers find themselves overwhelmed by the vast number of papers they have to read and keep track of. One of the biggest reasons for this is that we are not using existing tools and services to make our lives…
“I will read this paper later.” I thought to myself before adding another paper to my overflowing internet browser. Of course, I didn’t read it later. Since my workflow was unorganized, I missed out on reading many important papers. This…
Scientific study, research, and writing increase the depth of knowledge in the subject. It sharpens clinical skills and enables students and postgraduates to learn effectively. Scientific writing is an intellectually challenging process that is well worth the time and effort. It…
The apps we use shape who we are. Therefore it might be better to think twice before deciding on using an app for the long run. Taking notes is a significant portion of the time you devote to your graduate…