Master Your Research Journey: Research Paper Writing, Academic Writing, and Essential PhD Habits
This course aims to provide you with the essential tools, strategies, and insights common to nearly every PhD journey, regardless of your domain, institution, or topic. By focusing on both mentoring and publications, this course addresses the critical aspects that every research student needs to master. This comprehensive course is designed to equip PhD students and research students with the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to excel in research and academic life.
What you’ll learn
- LEARN how to build a strong, productive relationship with your supervisor and navigate common challenges in the mentoring process..
- DEVELOP healthy PhD habits, including effective time management, work-life balance, strategic planning, and staying motivated throughout your PhD journey..
- EXPLORE the different types and categories of research papers..
- UNDERSTAND the general structure of a research paper and how to write each part effectively..
- GAIN valuable insights into conferences, journals, patents, and other publication types, and learn how to approach each strategically..
- MASTER the skills required for writing a PhD manuscript and preparing a confident, compelling defense presentation..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 3 lectures • 11min.
- Navigating into the PhD: Extra Section For Students Considering Applying to PhDs –> 1 lecture • 29min.
- Part 1: The Mentoring Part: Essential Steps for a Strong Start –> 14 lectures • 1hr 9min.
- Part 2: The Publications: Introduction –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- Part 2: The Publications: A Guided Journey for Your First Research Paper I/II –> 6 lectures • 42min.
- Part 2: The Publications: A Guided Journey for Your First Research Paper II/II –> 3 lectures • 27min.
- Part 2: The Publications: Type-Specific Tips for Each Publication Type I/II –> 6 lectures • 1hr 5min.
- Part 2: The Publications: Type-Specific Tips for Each Publication Type II/II –> 2 lectures • 14min.
- Part 2: The publications: A Guided Journey for Writing Your Ph.D. Manuscript –> 4 lectures • 39min.
- Part 2: The Publications: A Guided Journey for Crafting Your Ph.D. Presentation –> 1 lecture • 15min.
- Interviews and Insights from Diverse PhD Journeys (Under Preparation) –> 1 lecture • 1min.
Requirements
This course aims to provide you with the essential tools, strategies, and insights common to nearly every PhD journey, regardless of your domain, institution, or topic. By focusing on both mentoring and publications, this course addresses the critical aspects that every research student needs to master. This comprehensive course is designed to equip PhD students and research students with the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to excel in research and academic life.
Whether you’re just starting your PhD, struggling with common challenges, or seeking to improve your research productivity, this masterclass is here to guide you.
In this course, we start with the Mentoring Part where you will:
- LEARN how to build a strong, productive relationship with your supervisor.
- DEVELOP healthy PhD habits, including effective time management, work-life balance, and strategic planning.
- DISCOVER the importance of collaboration, networking, and soft skills to advance your research career.
After that, we delve into the Publications Part where you will:
- EXPLORE the different types and categories of research papers.
- UNDERSTAND the general structure of a research paper and how to write each part effectively.
- GAIN insights into conferences, journals, patents, and similar publication types.
- MASTER the skills needed for manuscript writing and preparing a compelling defense presentation.
By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident, prepared, and empowered to navigate the challenges of your PhD journey and achieve academic success.