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9 – Follow the 3 ‘Ds’ for crystal-clear research objectives

9 – Follow the 3 ‘Ds’ for crystal-clear researc...

Grant applications often get rejected because their research objectives don't follow the logical progression that funding panels and reviewers unconsciously expect. Today we'll learn this progression: Objectives 1, 2, 3...

9 – Follow the 3 ‘Ds’ for crystal-clear research objectives

Grant applications often get rejected because their research objectives don't follow the logical progression that funding panels and reviewers unconsciously expect. Today we'll learn this progression: Objectives 1, 2, 3...

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8 – Boost the impact of your papers with these ...

Today we’ll look at some outside-the-box advice to expand the dissemination of your papers but also boost your network, your collaboration opportunities, and your CV. All in one go!

8 – Boost the impact of your papers with these three cheeky tips

Today we’ll look at some outside-the-box advice to expand the dissemination of your papers but also boost your network, your collaboration opportunities, and your CV. All in one go!

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7 – In grant applications, state your hypothesi...

Most researchers state a scientific aim that's too generic. Your aim should include your hypothesis, your readouts and your a priori, i.e. which direction you think the effect you study will...

7 – In grant applications, state your hypothesis and your a priori

Most researchers state a scientific aim that's too generic. Your aim should include your hypothesis, your readouts and your a priori, i.e. which direction you think the effect you study will...

6 – Follow the OHEDR structure for crystal-clear results paragraphs

6 – Follow the OHEDR structure for crystal-clea...

The OHEDR structure allows you to write clearer articles, faster. It consists in systematically breaking down each result paragraph into 5 subparagraphs, which state your Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data, Results.

6 – Follow the OHEDR structure for crystal-clear results paragraphs

The OHEDR structure allows you to write clearer articles, faster. It consists in systematically breaking down each result paragraph into 5 subparagraphs, which state your Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data, Results.

Self-explanatory article figure

5- Design self-explanatory figures

Most researchers start with a quick glance at the figures to get an idea of a paper’s results. Therefore, your figures must be self-explanatory. Such figures have the added benefit that...

5- Design self-explanatory figures

Most researchers start with a quick glance at the figures to get an idea of a paper’s results. Therefore, your figures must be self-explanatory. Such figures have the added benefit that...

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4. Write clear articles thanks to Maeda's simpl...

If your paper is interesting, it will attract readers from other fields. How do you make sure it is crystal-clear for them? By using a simple but powerful procedure, Maeda's...

4. Write clear articles thanks to Maeda's simplification algorithm

If your paper is interesting, it will attract readers from other fields. How do you make sure it is crystal-clear for them? By using a simple but powerful procedure, Maeda's...