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May 25
I read alot about grant writing & one critical section is rarely discussed

Career disruption statements

7 ways to help reviewers understand career disruptions to review fairly
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Note, I believe most reviewers want to assess grants fairly.

This 🧡is about writing clearly to help reviewers do this.

Its not magic bullet.
But telling our stories clearly is a small step to a system that acknowledges everyone's opportunity.
1. Be specific with time

I include the month and year so reviewers cannot miscalculate the length of my disruption

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May 22
Five simple ways to stop procrastinating

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Find your zone

Schedule specific tasks when specific energy is high.

Eliminate distractions

Its easier for your mind to wander when surrounded by temptation. Eliminate social media, email etc

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May 11
Manuscript drafts πŸ“
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Academia is notorious for being late

How to stick to a writing deadline
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1. Make it hyper-specific

It's hard to meet a deadline if you don't know what or when it is. Define the exact time and deliverable

❌️ I'll finish the manuscript before next term

βœ…οΈ I'll complete a first draft of the manuscript introduction by Friday morning
2. Make it attractive

Its human nature to prioritise things that bring satisfaction. Make deadlines result in pleasurable outcomes

❌️ I need to write the meeting minutes today

βœ…οΈ I'll write the meeting minutes by midday then take a 15min walk after as a reward
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Every journal has a textbox asking peer reviewers for "Confidential comments to the editor"

What should you write here?

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Issues with scope/format

Editors check papers fit the journal requirements before sending out to peer review.

If you think the paper is outside scope or a type not published by the journal, notify the editor so they can closely rereview
Ethical issues

Similarly, editors check author disclosures, COIs and study ethics prior to peer review.

If you think a COI affects study integrity or a study is not ethical, notify the editor so they can investigate.
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