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Our new website is currently in development (hooray!), but we're still offering our academic proofreading and copy-editing services.
Contact: ac.academicediting
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I highly recommend the Pomodoro method: 25 minutes of work followed by a 5 week break.
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Is the paper you need stuck behind a paywall? Here is a list of useful websites to help you access the research you need.
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A PhD (or any advanced degree) says absolutely nothing about your intelligence.
What unpopular academia opinion would get you in this situation?
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Don't want a 9-5 job? Do a PhD, you'll be working 24/7.
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Spending 4 hours reading 8 papers to write 1 sentence.
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Academic writing is appropriately balancing the use of "moreover", "however", "therefore" and "furthermore".
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My two work modes:
1) I've done 30mins of work in 8 hours
2) I've done 8 hours of work in 30mins
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Some academics
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
gets tenure
it's a meritocracy
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Never assume you'll simply 'remember' something, you won't.
Write it down.
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University to women: be more assertive
Women: are more assertive
University: there's been a complaint
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My favorite part of writing is rearranging my house.
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To academics annoyed that a billionaire is destroying Twitter, let me introduce you to academic publishing.
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I have two email response modes:
1) within 30 seconds
2) two years later
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Academia takes plagiarism more seriously than racism.
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Is anyone else finding it difficult to focus on any work at all with all that is going on?
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If you have less than 500 (ish) followers, engage with this tweet in any way you want and I'll follow you back. Bonus points for commenting with your research area, interest, or an animal pic! Looking to expand my horizons and help others connect too
#SundayExpansion
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An escape room for academics: you have to finish your paper.
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Academics: I love that on Twitter I have an international community I can engage with at any time
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Please upload..
- CV
- cover letter
- diversity statement
- strategy statement
- planning statement
- 6 reference letters
- elementary school transcripts
- a self-portrait
- the Great American Novel
- your grand theory of everything
Don’t worry, we don’t read any of it.
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Always choose a supportive supervisor over university prestige.
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..when I finish this project
..when I submit that paper
..when I get this degree
..when I complete this task
..when I climb that ladder
..when I win this award
The list is endless and the future is always busy.
Don't forget to live now.
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Working Sci-Hub Proxy Links – 2023
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Future doctoral students, your supervisor is far more important than university prestige.
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Me: Can I get reimbursed for this?
University: Here's the form. You've just embarked on a long and arduous journey and we will do everything in our power to stop you. Good luck.
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Therapy should be included in all PhD programs.
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8 papers read, 4 hours spent, and 1 sentence written.
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Academia: "practice self-care"
Me: "rests"
Academia: "no, not like that"
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If applicants with 2 co-authored papers aren’t making it to the top 10 of a PhD applicant list, I’d wager that those in the top 10 are bringing a good deal of privilege, connections, and opportunities. I'm really not sure that 'passion' is doing any of the heavy lifting here.
My jaws keep dropping as I go through 70 PhD applicant files. People w/ 2 coauthored papers & an interesting solo writing sample don’t even make it to the top 10 in my pile.
The level of knowledge, research experience & passion these kids bring to the table is just remarkable! 🤩
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I overheard PhD folk subtly mocking undergraduate students, please don't do this. Don't forget that we all started somewhere. Undergraduates are the future, so treat them like it. Bring them into the conversation, help them feel respected & valued as people & as researchers.
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Writing is 20% typing, 80% trying to think of a better way to articulate something that has already been articulated perfectly well by someone else.
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..when I finish this paper
..when I submit that paper
..when I get this degree
..when I complete this task
..when I climb that ladder
..when I win this award
The future is always busy. Don't forget to live now.
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Sharing that you don't want or need to use the title "Dr" is a privilege not everyone has. Without the title, some (particularly under-represented folk) aren't seen, taken seriously, or believed. Remember this if you find yourself questioning why others proudly display it.
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Coming from a working class background, I remember feeling that my lack of cultural capital meant that I didn't belong in academic spaces. I would then go home & folk would talk to me as if I thought I was better than them now & didn't belong there. In-between two worlds.
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Presentation tip: find the nodders (those who nod along) & look at them frequently. Use them as your comfort area(s) and return to them when you need some kind of feedback. Gaze out into the sea of nothingness but know that you can return at any point. Thank you nodders.
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Them: You can only make a change from within academia.
Me:
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PhD students when their manuscript gets accepted for publication.
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Shoutout to anyone that moves to another country to follow their dreams. Adapting to lang/env/cultural differences whilst studying/researching is mind blowing. It can be difficult for those who have never done this to appreciate just how big that is, it's incredibly impressive.
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Paying PhD students more would go some way to improving their mental health.
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It's not okay to offer funding where the recipient uses their own money first and is reimbursed later. This puts serious pressure on those in less privileged positions. Many struggle (silently) or lose out completely. Reduce inequity by offering resources up front.
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Do you think PhD researchers should be paid more?
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Everyone: Pay us more
University: Have you seen our new glass dome building
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Them: How much are you paid to publish papers?
Us:
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Academia takes plagiarism more seriously than racism.
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Shout-out to anyone that moves to another country to follow their dreams. Adapting to lang/env/cultural differences whilst studying/researching is mind blowing. It can be difficult for those who have never done this to appreciate just how big that is, it's incredibly impressive.
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Some academics
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the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
the system is broken
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When you don’t have any new data to present at the lab meeting.
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Postdocs aren't students..
Postdoctoral students and academic researchers at the University of California said they will return to work on Monday after ratifying a new contract. But workers who help teach undergraduates and assign grades remain on strike.
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Sharing that you don't want or need to use the title "Dr" is a privilege not everyone has. Without the title, some (particularly under-represented folk) aren't seen, taken seriously, or believed. Remember this if you find yourself questioning why others proudly display it.
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Never promote overwork. It's not a sign of passion or dedication, it's misguided & deeply unhealthy.
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Dear Researchers,
Your health is an investment, not an expense.
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In academia we need to..
normalize rest
normalize self-care
normalize mental health care
normalize taking breaks
normalize struggle and rejection
normalize diversity
normalize not being machines
normalize emotion
normalize being human.
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Academia: "practice self-care"
Me: "rests"
Academia: "no, not like that"
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The real academic writing test is learning to appropriately balance your use of "moreover", "however", "therefore", "furthermore", "hence", and "thus".
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It's not okay to offer funding where the recipient uses their own money first and is reimbursed later. This barrier puts serious pressure on those in less privileged positions. Many struggle (silently) or lose out completely. Reduce inequity by offering resources up front.
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Unpopular opinion: Not all research needs to be 'groundbreaking'. Small, incremental advancements are just as valuable.
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Tip: if you can't access a paper for whatever reason, tweet
#icanhazpdf
together with the title or link. Someone may be able to access the paper and share it with you.
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Research is a privilege not everyone has access to.
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The real measure of academic excellence is mastering the strategic use of conjunctive adverbs: "moreover", "however", "therefore", "hence", "thus", "furthermore", "accordingly", "consequently", and "henceforth".
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To those leaving Twitter due to a billionaire takeover, can I introduce you to academic publishing.
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Most grad students don't need another thing for the CV. They need more money so that they can comfortably do what they're already doing with less stress.
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The first rule of any university website is to make sure that all content is out-of-date, locked, or missing.
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Professional workflow
- start reading a paper
- tab out 35 more from the references
- save each one
- send all to a folder
- name that folder "to read"
- never open that folder again
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Them: What's your workflow?
Me: Procrastinate and then work at speed.
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Being a successful researcher doesn't make you an effective teacher.
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Hey you. Yes, you. You're doing great. The thoughts and knowledge you bring to the table are insightful and generative.
The world needs to see that thing you've been working on, so stay lifted. You got this.
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Spending 4 hours reading 8 papers to write 1 sentence.
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Academia: "practice self-care"
Me: "rests"
Academia: "no, not like that"
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It's Bisexual Awareness Week: if you're bi please introduce yourselves and I will share! if not, like or RT to show support! Visibility is important.
Together let's promote acceptance and advance equality 🏳️🌈
Happy
#Biweek
everyone!
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You are uniquely qualified to study what you're studying and to be sharing the knowledge that you're writing and presenting. You belong. You are good enough. Your work is making the world a better place.
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You CAN be kind and compassionate AND successful.
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Them: Did you finish that project?
Me: No, but can I introduce you to six others I've started
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Don't ask me when I finish my PhD. When I finish, I'll tell you.
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I encourage you to acknowledge your pet in your thesis.
🐶🐱🐇🐍🐥🐭🕷️🦎🦆🐸🐹🦜
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academic publishing
What's 100% a total scam, but we still accept it in society?
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The academic urge to quit everything and live in a forest.
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My persistent three-way battle between fear of failure, procrastination, and perfectionism is one hell of a journey.
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Is anyone else feeling tired all the time? I don't feel mentally alert for very long anymore.
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1st rule of academic writing: never say in one simple sentence what you could potentially say in three convoluted ones.
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The best time to edit a document is just after sending it to someone, you'll see all the mistakes!
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Time spent reading papers
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Time spent downloading papers
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Like this tweet if you work in research (in any capacity) and have found Twitter useful. Tell us why down below for bonus points.
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My two work modes:
1) This is amazing
2) I'm quitting everything
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Paying PhD students more would go some way to improving their mental health.
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