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Don’t waste time using ChatGPT for your academic research needs.

It provides incorrect references and out-of-date information.

Instead use AI-powered tools that are designed for academics:
Search and Discovery

AI-Powered Search Engines - Use AI-enhanced search engines to help you find relevant articles, books, and scholarly sources more efficiently.

For this, R Discovery provides you with a feed tailored to your research interests. Image
Literature Organisation

Reference Management Software - Tools like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote can help you organise and manage your references.

MyBib has a Chrome extension which allows for importing, adding and formatting references. Image
Content Summarisation

Text Summarisation Tools - AI-based summarisation tools can help you generate concise summaries of articles, making it easier to extract key information from a large number of sources.

For this, ChatPDF is a great tool to understand research papers. Image
Literature Review Writing

Generate outlines to jumpstart your literature review. For example, you can input your key points and let AI generate a draft, which you can then refine and expand upon.

is a great option to help overcome writer's block. Jenni.ai
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Grammar and Proofreading

Grammar and Proofreading Tools - AI-powered grammar and spell checkers to assist in improving the overall quality of your writing.

For this, Paperpal is a powerful option tailored for academic writing. Image
Collaboration and Feedback

Use collaboration platforms which may incorporate AI tools for real-time collaboration and feedback from peers or advisors.

Again, R Discovery works well for creating shared reading lists and collaboration. Image
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Oct 6
Stop using ChatGPT or Quillbot to perfect your academic writing.

These platforms are not designed for academics.

Instead, use Trinka which is a free AI-powered app.
Trinka is an online grammar checker and language correction AI tool made specifically for academic writing.

It can detect errors that generic spelling correctors like Grammarly wouldn’t.

Here are 5 of my favourite Trinka features:
Advanced Grammar and Spelling Checks

Trinka can correct issues with sentence structure, word choice, usage and style.

In particular, their advanced contextual checks ensure that you get grammar suggestions based on your subject area.
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Sep 18
You don't need to spend hours finding and reading research papers.

This NEW impressive hack will make the process fast and easy.

Use a free AI-powered tool called Elicit:
Elicit have just released their new version which includes set workflows that can extract information and data from hundreds of papers in seconds. Image
1. Find scientific research papers

Here, you can get a table of published research papers related to your question or topic.

I asked Elicit a question and it presented me with the top papers to answer this question. You can also add columns to extract different bits of data.
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Sep 8
Most academics are scared of applying for a job in industry.

However, PhD graduates can able to get ANY job because of their wide skillset.

Here are the top 5 'sellable' skills that PhDs have:
1. Research Skills

PhD students develop advanced research skills, including the ability to formulate research questions, design experiments or studies, gather and analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions.
2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PhD programs emphasise critical thinking and the ability to tackle complex problems. Students learn how to evaluate existing literature, identify gaps in knowledge, and propose innovative solutions or theories to address these gaps.
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Sep 7
My PhD thesis came back with 0 corrections from my examiners.

My secret was that I used previously submitted theses as an example & learning guide for how to write academically.

Here's how you can access hundreds of FREE PhD theses:
White Rose eTheses Online:

This is a shared repository of electronic theses from the University of Leeds, the University of Sheffield and the University of York.

You can browse by year, academic department or author name. etheses.whiterose.ac.uk

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The key is to identify 3-5 theses from your research area and analyse the following:

- structure of their experimental method and results
- language used to describe and justify methods
- key terms repeated throughout the thesis
- introductory sentences
- type of sources
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Aug 21
I started writing my PhD thesis in May.

I submitted my final thesis by August.

This is how I overcame writer's block to write a PhD thesis in less than 3 months:
Start with a Plan

Having a clear outline or structure for your thesis can provide a roadmap that makes the writing process feel less overwhelming. Break down your thesis into smaller sections and set goals for each writing session.
Freewriting

Set a timer for a short period, say 10-15 minutes, and write whatever comes to your mind about your thesis topic. Don't worry about grammar or coherence—just focus on getting your ideas down. This can help you bypass your internal editor and start generating content.
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Aug 9
Stop using ChatGPT for understanding research papers.

Instead, use Perplexity which is an AI powered app, where you can upload a document and ask questions about it.

Here's how I save hours every week:
First, upload a research paper that you want to ask questions about.

Start asking your questions directly to your research paper. Image
I started by asking about the methods used in the research paper. The response was very thorough, giving a reason and justification for each method mentioned.

There are also follow-up AI-powered suggested questions that you can use to further understand the research topic.
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