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[Advice To A Scientist @ATAScientist]

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[Anna Clemens, PhD @scientistswrite]

As an academic writing coach, here are the 5 most common mistakes I see researchers make when they write their Discussion sections.

A thread. 🧵

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Mistake #1: Providing paragraphs of background information

📝 The Introduction section is meant for context. In the Discussion section, any mentioned background info needs to be *discussed* together with your own findings.

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Mistake #2: Expecting the reader to have read all previous sections

💡 Tell the whole story by restating the problem you are solving with your study so that readers understand the motivation for your research.

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Mistake #3: Describing the purpose and result of each experiment

🔬 This should be provided in the Results section. The Discussion is for actually *discussing* your findings, i.e. how your study has changed the state of the art and what the potential implications are.

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Mistake #4: Too general implication statements

🌍 Avoid too broad statements that could mean everything and nothing. Be specific when you describe the potential implication of your findings even when some of them are speculative.

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Mistake #5: Skipping the discussion altogether

🚫 Discussion sections are helpful for fellow researchers, journal editors and also journalists! If you have a combined Results & Discussion section, don't forget to include the discussion part!

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TL;DR: The 5 most common mistakes in the Discussion section:

#1: Providing too much background info
#2: Not restating the motivation of your study
#3: Describing the purpose of each experiment
#4: Too general implication statements
#5: Skipping the discussion altogether

[Chris Cornthwaite @cjcornthwaite]

Want to research for a living?

Here are 11 places you can get paid to research outside of the uni…

@academicchatter #Phdlife https://t.co/tyao2qNUz7

[Advice To A Scientist @ATAScientist]

It is OK to be selfish and say “no” to committee requests as needed.

Read more about gender and diversity in academia: https://t.co/dSeYs2Q0Il

#minority #gender #diversity #academia #stemeducation #stemcareers #careeradvice #careertips #academicchatter #phdchat

[The PhD Place @ThePhDPlace]

10 tips for starting your PhD program:

1. Manage your time well
2. Your literature review is important
3. Learn new skills
More below 👇

Read this PhD Story, sponsored by @paperpile
https://t.co/5D6sa9MbyB

[Ethan Mollick @emollick]

Noise is a secret destroyer of productivity.

It is secret because it impacts cognition, not effort, so we don’t notice, but a 10db noise increase (from a dishwasher to a vacuum) lowers productivity by 5%. Noise is also greater in poorer neighborhoods... https://t.co/RaIAsSudyY

[Advice To A Scientist @ATAScientist]

Learn to differentiate between tasks of mastery and pleasure, and build a routine that includes both

More tips on work-life balance: https://t.co/pBKq1sAjOm

#worklifebalance #worklifeharmony #selfcare #phdlife #scientistlife #careeradvice #careertips #academicchatter #phdchat

[The PhD Place @ThePhDPlace]

Doing A PhD Can Be A Lonely Journey. Starting A Support Group Will Make Your Life So Much Better. @AndreaPerino1 shares the benefits:

✍️ Celebrate your wins
✨ Create a safe space
📚 Empower each other

Read this PhD Story, sponsored by @paperpile
https://t.co/vPUMLgukfF

[PhD_Genie @PhD_Genie]

Any good tips on how to reduce significantly the word count?

(Need to downsize from 25,000 to less than 15,000)

[Rob Riker @robertgriker]

How to eliminate anxiety:

- Sleep
- Hydrate
- Exercise
- Meditate
- Pray to God
- Get sunlight
- Eat healthily
- Journal daily
- Keep learning
- Deep breathing
- Express gratitude
- Do things you love
- Avoid toxic people
- Moderate caffeine intake
- Work toward your purpose

[Ivan Alcantara @ivancalcantara]

Hi science twitter - any tips on presenting a poster? I’m going to a conference soon and the last time I presented a poster was in 2016 during my senior year of college 😳😬

[Jennifer Polk, PhD (she, her) @FromPhDtoLife]

Want to know what to emphasize in your job application? Use your judgment here, judgment you've developed with learning about the organization/business, field, and general industry via informational interviews and other kinds of research.
But also: ChatGPT! Get ideas in seconds.

[Academic Chatter™ @AcademicChatter]

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"I'm an international student who's feeling isolated and homesick. How can I build a support network and find a sense of community?"

[Advice To A Scientist @ATAScientist]

Before deciding to switch scientific fields, it is IMPORTANT to first clarify two concepts: Hobby vs Career and Switch vs Modify.

Learn more: https://t.co/tK4DySHsSD

#stemeducation #stemcareers #careeradvice #careertips #careerchange #careerswitch #academicchatter #phdchat

[Jennifer Polk, PhD (she, her) @FromPhDtoLife]

It's easy to get overwhelmed by job search advice on social media. Cut through the noise and develop a strategy tailored to your career goals with my free training for PhDs. https://t.co/b8tAAByRg2

[Advice To A Scientist @ATAScientist]

If you are thinking about switching scientific fields, here are some points you should consider 🤔 Find out more: https://t.co/tK4DySHsSD

#stemeducation #stemcareers #careeradvice #careertips #careerchange #careerswitch #academicchatter #phdchat

[Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui @cgonzagaj]

"Bullying is a means for mediocre scientists to rise to the top. Some star academics reached their position because they are bullies, not in spite of it." - Excellent piece about bullying in academia (and really any other professional environment). https://t.co/JTqGBaAuuf

[PhD_Genie @PhD_Genie]

What parts of academia will never be replaced by AI?

[Advice To A Scientist @ATAScientist]

Thought about switching scientific fields or changing your career? Douglas' story is for you: https://t.co/sULdwCuQZx

#computerengineering #syntheticbiology #engineering #biology #stemeducation #stemcareers #careeradvice #careerchange #careerswitch #academicchatter #phdchat

[Academic Exit @academic_exit]

5 reasons that job-searching as a PhD is hard (and at least 1 solution): a 🧵

[Swati Kumari @Swati0741998]

Looking to pursue a Ph.D. degree? Let me help you find the right opportunity! Share your research interests with me, and I'll provide you with relevant vacancies. lest help each other! #PhD #research #hiring #education
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