Kofi Zadok 🌍

God first || 2023 @FarmFoundation Agricultural Scholar || 2023-2024 CISC HBCU Fellow || Food Security Advocate || Sustainable Ag Researcher || Standards Auditor

[Dr. Banda Khalifa @dr_bandak]

90% of students “read” research papers and still can’t explain them….This is the method I use anytime I lead a Journal Club.

I can tell in 30 seconds if you actually understood a research paper….

Most people don’t….

They “read” it…

Then they can’t explain the question, the method, or the point.

Here’s the reading method researchers are trained to use:

The Three-Pass Method.

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★ PASS 1 (5–10 minutes)

Get the map, not the details

Read only:

→ Title
→ Abstract + intro
→ Section headings
→ Conclusion
→ References (quick glance)

By the end, you should be able to say:

↳ What kind of paper is this

↳ What problem is it solving

↳ What are the main contributions

↳ Do the assumptions seem reasonable

↳ Is it worth your time

If the answer is “no,” stop here.

That’s not quitting. That’s focus.

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★ PASS 2 (up to 1 hour)

Understand the argument

Now read with a pen.

Your job is to track:

→ What claim are they making
→ What evidence supports it
→ What figures/graphs prove it

Study the visuals like your reputation depends on it:

↳ Are axes labeled

↳ Are error bars shown

↳ Do the results actually justify the conclusion

At the end of pass 2, you should be able to explain the paper out loud to a friend.

No notes.

If you can’t, you don’t own it yet.

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★ PASS 3 (the “real researcher” pass)

Rebuild the paper in your head

This is the move that separates “I read it” from “I understand it.”

Try to recreate the work mentally:

→ Why this method and not another

→ What assumptions are hiding in plain sight

→ What would break if one assumption fails

→ What would you change if you ran the study

By the end, you should be able to reconstruct the whole paper from memory, including strengths and weak spots.

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💬 What trips you up the most when reading papers?

♻️ Repost if you know someone drowning in PDFs.

[Elias @iam_elias1]

🚨BREAKING: ChatGPT can now create a presentation in 2 minutes.

Here are the 7 prompts that you should try:

[Modern Agriculture Updates @ModernAgUpdates]

Three ways to cash out from your catfish farm:Smoke (smoked catfish 🐟),Fresh (live or fresh catfish 🐠)

[Gracie @Graciemail1]

The greatest battle in movie history ………🔥🙌

[Logan Simmons @CoachLSimmons]

Your mind is a muscle. It must be trained like every other part of your body.

Visualization is such a powerful tool for performance and success. What you think matters. If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you can’t. It is a powerful tool in your tool belt.

Win in your mind first. It is essential for success and growth.

[InspiroQuest @InspiroQuest]

No one can ever control you if you learn these 34 psychology tricks:

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[Julian Vigo @_JVigo]

Climateflation and Water Scarcity by Asamoah Oppong Zadok
https://t.co/BjoCa3rT3T

[Eminent_minds @minds_eminent]

No one can ever control you if you learn these 34 psychology tricks:

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[Kofi Zadok 🌍 @Chairman__One]

Farming is profitable. So why do many young people still reject it as a business?

I broke it down here: https://t.co/qKJ82YvKgp

[Mr. Possible @Mrpossidez]

On interviews. First——

Get them engaged and make them like you. Your entire strategy should be built on how to make this happen. Sharing some tips based on cool comments I’ve received from interviewers.

[Manish Kumar @manishkhosiya]

80+ AI tools to finish months of work in minutes.

1. Research

- ChatGPT
- Copilot
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2. Image

- Fotor
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3. CopyWriting

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4. Writing

- Jasper
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5. Website

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6. Video

- Klap
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7. Meeting

- Tldv
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8. SEO

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9. Chatbot

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10. Presentation

- Decktopus
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11. Automation

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12. Prompts

- FlowGPT
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13. UI/UX

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14. Design

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15. Logo Generator

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18. Social media management

- Tapilo
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Follow me @manishkhosiya for more.

[Priyank Ahuja @ahuja_priyank]

𝟕𝟎 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

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[Dr Oludayo Sokunbi @Oludeewon]

🇨🇦 CANADA’S OPEN WORK PERMIT: Everything You Need to Know

Canada’s Open Work Permit offers foreign nationals a flexible opportunity to work for almost any employer across Canada without needing a job offer in advance.

Unlike employer-specific permits, this visa allows you to explore various roles, industries, and provinces freely.

▪︎ Recent updates (scheduled for implementation in August) will make the process smoother and more accessible for:

• Skilled professionals

• Spouses of international students

• Recent graduates (PGWP holders).

A simplified extension path has also been introduced for Post-Graduation Work Permit holders.

📍Eligibility criteria:

The Open Work Permit is available to various categories, including:

• Spouses/common-law partners of skilled workers or international students

• Participants in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program

• Inland spousal sponsorship applicants (permanent residency track)

• Vulnerable workers facing abuse or exploitation

• PGWP holders (with more flexibility introduced in 2025)

📍Application Process

》Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

You’ll need the following:
• Valid passport (must cover the entire permit duration)
• Previous Canadian visas (if applicable)
• Proof of relationship (for spouses)
• Recent passport-sized photo

》Step 2: Submit Your Application Online

• Create an account on the IRCC portal
• Complete the appropriate form:
• IMM 5710 (if applying from inside Canada)
• IMM 1295 (if applying from outside Canada)
• Upload all required documents
• Pay the required fees

》Step 3: Biometrics & Processing

• Biometrics are required for most applicants (CAD 85)
• Processing time: 6–10 weeks (varies by country)
• You may be called for an interview

📍Cost Implications

▪︎ Work Permit Application: CAD155
▪︎ Open Work Permit Holder Fee: CAD100
▪︎ Biometrics (if required): CAD85

▪︎ Total : CAD255 – 340

📍Important Tips for a Smooth Application

• Ensure all details are consistent across documents

• Double-check spellings and passport numbers

• Use certified translations for non-English/French documents

• Upload clear, well-labeled scans

• Include a Letter of Explanation if applying under sensitive circumstances (e.g., abuse cases)

📍After Approval:

Once approved, you’ll receive a Letter of Introduction.

Present this at any Canadian port of entry to receive your actual work permit.

[AI / Tech @chatgptricks]

🚨 BREAKING: Google just dropped free AI courses for 2025.

No fees. No experience needed.

Here are 10 courses you need to bookmark:

[Manish Kumar Shah @manishkumar_dev]

Don't waste your time by watching Useless Content on YouTube.

Here are the top 18 channels that will teach you more in 2025 than a 4-year University degree:

[🔖Bookmark for later]

[Mindful Maven @mindfulmaven_]

MIT University just released free online courses.

No payment is required.

Here are 7 courses you don't want to miss in 2024:

[Poonam Soni @CodeByPoonam]

Copy and paste these ChatGPT prompts to land your dream job

[‘Tunde Omotoye @TundeTASH]

If you don’t have a year plan yet, come let’s look at

'20 Practical Ways To Improve Oneself in 2024'.

This is my cheat code every year. Last year, I received two award categories at the Canadian SME National Business Awards, closed over 65 Uni/College partnerships, & many more.

[Kofi Zadok 🌍 @Chairman__One]

@Olufemiloye @olumuyiwaayo @kookyere1