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Since we are all struggling for motivation during the pandemic, here is a thread of tips I’ve picked up that I find helpful with productivity! – at England, United Kingdom
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#MondayMotivation: Don’t forget—you can make the difference—get the most out of your week! #academictwitter @hapyresearchers @PhDfriendSana @PhD_STEM #ECR #ECRchat #phdlife #phdchat @What2doWithTHAT @KarenTang_ @AndPhds @TheCyberResear1
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I love what I do and can't imagine it any other way but sometimes I need to remind myself that academia is a marathon, not a sprint! @TressAcademic @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter @PhDVoice @GlobalResearchN @PhD_STEM #AcademicTwitter #CyberSecurity #phdchat
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It’s #FollowFriday - #Research edition! 1) Who are you? 2) How do you find time for research? Please RT and connect ! #academictwitter @TheCyberResear1 @hapyresearchers @PhDfriendSana @AcademicChatter @PhD_STEM @thepostdoctoral @thephdstory #phdlife #phdchat #smartacadmicsblog
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Them: Sorry, I got my meetings/days/times mixed up Me: šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø #NoteToSelf: send a reminder before a meeting starts! Are you usually the one who waits or the one who makes others wait? šŸ˜† @TressAcademic @OpenAcademics @PhDVoice @AcademicChatter @GlobalResearchN @PhD_STEM
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2 types of PhD dissertations: - the monograph - the paper-based dissertation Find out which one works best for you: bit.ly/30cTTy0 #phd #ECR #ECRchat #phdlife #phdchat #phdforum #phdadvice #phdjourney @AcademicChatter @PhD_STEM #ECR
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Were you engaged in other activities during grad school? If you don't mind, pls share some activities and how you managed to balance it with research (if you were ever able to balance it😁). #AcademicPolls #PhDChat #AcademicChatter
28%No, I focused on research
72%Yes, did a few fun stuffšŸ˜Ž
425 votes • Final results
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Hi #AcademicTwitter! Which data extraction/analysis tools do you use for your qualitative research? @OpenAcademics @PhD_STEM @PhDVoice @GlobalResearchN
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It’s #FollowFriday! 1) Who are you? 2) What’s your favourite time-waster? 3) Show it in an image! @phdvoice @TheCyberResear1 @AcademicChatter @PhDfriendSana @PhD_STEM @OpenAcademics @AcademicDilemma @qeios @PhDForum @hapyresearchers @Research_Tales @FromPhDtoLife @RsrchRabbit
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Hey #academics! I am curious to see what you think of non‐linear career paths in #academia after a #PhD.šŸ”Ž What's your experience?šŸ’” @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter @GlobalResearchN @PhDVoice @hapyresearchers @TressAcademic @PhD_STEM #AcademicTwitter #CyberSecurity
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#AcademicTwitter - What's your favorite non-traditional #networking activity/ tip? Mine is #volunteering. I enjoy giving back to the community and meeting new people. @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter @GlobalResearchN @PhDVoice @hapyresearchers @TressAcademic @PhD_STEM
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It’s our first... #FOLLOWFRIDAY! Let’s connect! We’ll follow all #PhD students & researchers who reply. 1ļøāƒ£ Introduce yourself! 2ļøāƒ£ A GIF to summarise your research area. 3ļøāƒ£ RT and follow each other šŸ™ŒšŸ» #AcademicChatter @AcademicDilemma @TheCyberResear1 @PhDVoice @PhDForum
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Can we normalize talking about how there’s two classes of people in STEM 1) Those who had a parent or close relative with a STEM degree and 2) Those that did not That literally makes so much of a difference
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Typical conversation: X: What do you do? Me: I am a researcher in #CyberSecurity. X: Oh nice! My computer is running slow, what do you think is wrong with it? Me: šŸ˜’ Does this happen to you too? šŸ˜‚ #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter @OpenAcademics @PhD_STEM @PhDVoice
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