Moses Adama Osiro

[Abier @abierkhatib]

“ there is no hierarchy of human value”

@mrjamesob dropped a stunning monologue on the Palestinians killed by Israel.
Tears..

[Eduard Sebastian @Eduard_Seb]

This is Devon Eriksen

He exposed the dark truth about the modern education system.

In a podcast with Dan Koe, he revealed the most fundamental skills you need today.

Here are 7 of his most shocking insights:
(No. 4, will terrify you)

[Race & Class @Race_Class]

As the ICJ orders Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah, & as police break up student protests in Amsterdam, Berlin, Oxford & beyond, Race & Class foregrounds the European-wide assault on freedom of expression in relation to Palestine
https://t.co/ICHuyqGaDS

[Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD @acagamic]

Other professors won't tell you this:

5 research skills that make a real difference.

1. Asking the Right Questions

Consider your research topic as a locked treasure box.
Answering the right questions shows its secrets.
Don't settle for generic queries.

Instead, dig deeper.
Ask questions that challenge assumptions.
Explore different perspectives and spark original ideas.

2. Finding Credible Evidence

All information is not created equal.
Develop your source-evaluation skills.
The internet is a goldmine and a danger zone.

Learn to identify:

• Credible academic journals
• Peer-reviewed articles
• Reputable websites

Quality matters more than quantity.

3. Analyzing Information Like a Pro

Data are the raw material of your research.
Useless unless you make them insightful.
Analyze them with care.

Learn to analyze data through:

• Statistical tools
• Thematic analysis
• Critical interpretation

Data don't speak for themselves.
You're the translator who gives them a voice.

4. Crafting a Compelling Argument

Present your findings with clarity and concision.
A research story is waiting for you to tell it.
Structure your arguments with logic.

Have an evidence strategy.
Weave in different perspectives.
Build a compelling narrative to capture attention.

5. Questioning, Evaluating, and Refining

Never accept information at face value.
Develop your critical thinking skills.
Embrace skepticism.

Question your assumptions.
Check evidence with a discerning eye.

Always refine your conclusions.
The best research is never static.
It's dynamic in discovery and refinement.

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[Dr Asma Jabeen @DrasmaJabeen1]

How to write a thesis? https://t.co/iydDb7s3O6

[SSRC's Next Gen Africa @NextGenAfrica]

The Next Gen Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship award supports doctoral students carrying out fieldwork, collecting and analyzing data, and working on their literature review and dissertation writing. Fellowship awards are up to $15,000.

https://t.co/ehuwHp1u5p

[Chris | BiasModification @MyBiasMod]

7 beautiful self-care thoughts:

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[The PhD Place @ThePhDPlace]

You won’t want to miss this FREE webinar! Hit the notification bell! 👇

Effective research communication is a vital skill. Join us as we dive into the possibilities social media offers for your research, #sponsored by @Editage  

18th October, 3pm (BST) 
https://t.co/WxKjGBWNgP

[Moses Adama Osiro @AdamaOsiro]

@ThabitSenior Ati 'they hate is us'? Interesting posturing

[CAS Edinburgh @africanstudies]

Call for papers now open for a joint CAS/@ceseredinburgh conference in Edinburgh on April 23-24 2024. Theme is ‘Security in Africa: Actors, Logics and Futures.’ Deadline for abstracts 20 Nov. Join us to discuss research on everyday actors and the politics of violence in Africa.

[The Third Degree @TheThirdDegree2]

#TheThirdDegree is here to ensure you finish your PhD before opening that bakery! #PhDHumour #WeAreHereToHelp

[Betty S. Lai, PhD @BettySLai]

This list is based on research I did while writing The Grant Writing Guide (@PrincetonUPress).

I interviewed 100 grant writing experts for the book. This thread includes their best advice for scholars.

[Diversifying and Decolonising Economics (D-Econ) @DivDecEcon]

As 2022 comes to a close, here is our Seasonal Alternative Economics Reading List!

From environmental crises, racial capitalism and women in economic thought, to heterodox economics and post-colonial social theory, we hope you enjoy these excellent reads.
https://t.co/zt1d4bYiG0

[PhD_Genie @PhD_Genie]

When you only know one person at the conference

[Mushtaq Bilal, PhD @MushtaqBilalPhD]

6 incredible resources developed by top universities to help you become a proficient academic writer — totally free:

[Mutahi Ngunyi @MutahiNgunyi]

State House SHOULD not WEAPONIZE the church. And if they do so, they will ATTRACT God. He will SEND upon them PROPHETS and POETS of truth. Then Ruto will have to BEHEAD the prophets and CASTRATE the poets. God is independent. He is NOT a trusted Political WEAPON. He has SURPRISES

[j @jrc1921]

Can't hack it can he

[Moses Adama Osiro @AdamaOsiro]

@WilliamToili @WilliamsRuto @Wetangulam @ahmednasirlaw This caricature of the Supreme Court of Kenya is as embarrassing as it is pedestrian

[Moses Adama Osiro @AdamaOsiro]

@FaibaJTL @aluyundi Does this include matende/shirere area