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Meta-Analysis of Research: Getting the Bigger Picture

Enago Academy Oct 11, 2018 0

The reproducibility crisis in research is not new to the scientific community. To demonstrate this phenomenon, cancer researchers attempted to reproduce studies published in highly rated journals and were only able to reproduce two-thirds…

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What is the Difference Between Results and Discussion Section

Enago Academy Oct 10, 2018 0

An original research article typically comprises the following: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD). However, guidelines may differ across journals. Some journals may require the results and discussion to be a combined…

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Checklist – Drafting a Powerful Academic CV

Enago Academy Oct 10, 2018 0

Your CV is the first step towards your academic "dream job." Your CV should showcase. both your academic and professional achievements in depth. Including your educational/employment history, publications, skills acquired, etc. is critical.…

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China’s $60 Billion Development Plan for African Scientists

Enago Academy Oct 9, 2018 0

Since China announced its opening and reform just three decades ago, it has skyrocketed to the top of the list in science and technology development. Intensive investment into research and education has paid off, and China now publishes the…

Career Corner

Tips on Writing a PhD Resume for an Industrial Research Job

Enago Academy Oct 8, 2018 1

Many young researchers face the challenge of choosing an appropriate career path towards the end of their Ph.D. Academic research does not appeal to everyone and therefore, researchers sometimes consider a career in industrial research. You…

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Renowned Nutritionist Resigns Following Retraction of Six Research Papers

Enago Academy Oct 5, 2018 2

The reproducibility crisis is a serious concern for the scientific community. So is the frequency of cases of scientific misconduct. This crisis stems from the inability of researchers to reproduce the results found in many studies in the…

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The PhD Journey – How to Identify a Fantastic Supervisor

Enago Academy Oct 3, 2018 0

Entering graduate school to complete a doctorate degree is one of the most important decisions in an academic’s research career. This decision requires a logical evaluation of one’s long-term career path. Before beginning a PhD course, some…

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Top 10 Tips for Writing a Winning Postdoctoral Fellowship Application

Enago Academy Oct 2, 2018 1

Postdoctoral fellowships are an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge as well as enrich your training and professional development. The aim here is to contribute to the field while also enhancing your skills for career…

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The 2018 Nobel Prize Winners

Enago Academy Oct 1, 2018 1

The Nobel Prize was established by Alfred Nobel (October 21, 1833–December 10, 1896) a famous scientist, inventor, and businessman in his will dated November 27, 1895. His will stated that much of his fortune was to be used to give prizes…

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When to Use Asterisks in Academic Writing

Enago Academy Sep 30, 2018 0

Imagine a graduate student writing an important paper on bioethics or psychoanalysis having a difficult time stating an idea. How can she mark this important idea? She thinks about using different symbols. A hashtag (#)? No, that has a…