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Aug 15, 2023 10 tweets 4 min read
Finding papers is no problem, but finding the ones you really care about is hard.

Literature maps give you perspective to quickly identify and prioritise papers.

Here are 4 ways to quickly find important papers using the free tool, Litmaps. #ad A network data visualisation showing various papers (as circle nodes) connected together with lines. The x axis is the citation count and the y axis is map relevance. First, here's how to set up a Literature Map.

Try it with a set of papers you need to go through.

If you're already using a reference manager like Zotero or Mendeley, just export your collection as a BibTeX. a page from the litmaps tool showing how to export items
Aug 7, 2023 16 tweets 6 min read
Lost in the abyss of endless research papers?

Get a handle on your topic by drilling down on the right papers quickly.

Here's how to find the most important papers to read from scratch, using the free research tool @LitmapsApp #ad Here, we'll address 2 key challenges when facing the sheer volume of research out there:

1. Finding the right papers for your topic

2. Prioritising what to read first

We'll cover both of these using @LitmapsApp
Jul 24, 2023 12 tweets 4 min read
Literature reviews are incredibly time-consuming.

Try this new workflow to accelerate your lit review process.

You can learn it and get set-up in under 15 minutes.

#ad Go to litmaps (dot) com and sign up.

It takes just a minute. The 'Litmaps' home page which highlights the login button in the top right of the screen. There are also other options such as 'About', 'Features', 'Pricing', 'Company', and 'Blog'. There is a search bar in the middle of the page with the heading "Discover the world of Scientific Literature".
Jun 13, 2023 11 tweets 2 min read
Self-comparison

It's time to talk about an often overlooked aspect of our journey: the trap of self-comparison. In a world where it feels like everyone is achieving so much, it's easy to feel left behind. But let's remember, each of our paths is unique.

🧵 twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 📚 In academia, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of constant comparison. But remember: We are individuals with unique journeys. Let's value that.
Jun 9, 2023 12 tweets 2 min read
Decoding Email Sign-Offs in Academia 📧🧵 "Best" = "I'm trying to be polite, but I'm secretly judging your entire existence and hoping you trip over a stack of papers and spill coffee on your keyboard."
Jun 9, 2023 12 tweets 2 min read
10 Tips for Beating Procrastination! 💪🔥

Check out these 10 powerful tips that will help you overcome the lure of procrastination and get things done. 🧵 1. Start with a small win! 🏆✨ Getting started is often the hardest part. Begin your day by tackling a quick and achievable task. It sets a positive tone and builds momentum for the rest of your work.
Jun 7, 2023 11 tweets 2 min read
🎓🧘‍♂️ 10 Insights on Staying Present Amidst Academic Hustle 🧘‍♀️🎓

With deadlines looming and past mistakes haunting, staying present can be tough. Here's a guide to help. twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 👁️ Awareness: Notice when you're slipping into past regrets or future anxieties. The first step towards staying present is recognizing when you're not.
Jun 6, 2023 11 tweets 2 min read
10 Tips for Jumpstarting Your Writing

Writing can be daunting, whether it's an academic paper or a blog post. Here are some tips to help you jump-start and sustain your writing process.

✍️🧵 twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 🎯 Define Your Goal: Before you start writing, clearly define what you hope to accomplish with your piece. This gives you a clear direction and makes the writing process less overwhelming,
Nov 4, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
Apr 14, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
Useful Twitter Abbreviations/Acronyms🧵

AB/ABT = About
AFAIK = As far as I know
BFN = Bye for now
BR = Best regards
BTW = By the way
CUL8R = See you later
DYK = Did you know, Do you know
FF = Follow Friday
FTW = For the win
FWIW = For what it's worth GMAFB = Give me a f---ing break
HT = Heard through
HTH = Hope that helps
ICYMI = In case you missed it
IDK = I don't know
IIRC = If I remember correctly
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IRL = In real life
JSYK = Just so you know
LMK = Let me know
NBD = No big deal
Apr 14, 2022 13 tweets 2 min read
My 12 rules of Academic Twitter 🧵.. 1) Once a month someone must come along and tell you that the tools you're using are ancient, forgotten, and should be cancelled. Further, the way in which in you're using them is embarrassing, wrong, cumbersome, slow, clunky, and pathetic.
Aug 20, 2019 14 tweets 4 min read
A thread about @AcademicChatter and how it works (1/14) This account exists to facilitate communication, friendship, & support for those working in academia (particularly PhD students and ECR's). Most retweets are automated, though an increasing amount of activity is me @waterlego (Jonathan) (2/14)