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How to Improve your
Prospects of Being a
Successful Academic
Researcher
An Academic presentation by
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, Tutors India
Group www.tutorsindia.com
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Today's Discussion
OUTLINE
Introduction
Engage with Opportunities
Observance of Specific Stylistic Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
Pursuing a career in academic research is definitely
rewarding, but at the same time, it can be immensely
stressful.
Even when it does not come with a secure salary, it gives
a lot of autonomy to researchers who are at liberty to
choose the hours they want to put in, the prospects they
wish to pursue, and the research propositions they want to
engage in. Having said that, it is their responsibility to
manage time, and this can be certainly daunting.
It is important know the “How to be a successful Academic
Researcher” to Enhance your Prospects.
“How to be a successful Academic Researcher” to Enhance your Prospects.
The role of an academic researcher is such that they have to budget time for
meetings, for performing administrative tasks, for teaching, and for submitting
proposals.
These are comparatively straightforward.
In addition, they are required to consume new information, read journals, and articles,
and attend lectures on a constant basis to stay up-to-date with the latest
developments in their field.
Thus, time management becomes crucial in knowing when to stop and where to draw
the line.
With seemingly infinite tasks to perform learn to prioritize.
Rather than looking at opportunities where other people are engaging you, examine
your personal goals, and understand what is important to you.
Do not chase opportunities or commit engagements which do not contribute to your
own ambitions.
Academic researchers have varied opportunities in the like of invitations to seminars
and conferences, requests to contribute to publications or to be part of a new
project.,
Examine whether these will lead to your goal or add value to it.
ENGAGE WITH OPPORTUNITIES
Secondly, it is the quality and not the quantity that matters.
If you were to engage in too many opportunities, you tend to so by not engaging in
any one of them in a meaningful manner.
Thirdly, and most importantly learn to outsource certain aspects of your work.
You don’t have to take ownership of every part of your research process.
When certain tasks are off-loaded, it means you can dedicate your time to areas where
it adds value.
For example, seek the services of a proofreader, who could help review the
documents for grammar and punctuation issues, as well as help with structure or
citations.
This will also prove helpful in knowing and rectifying your weak areas.
Also, your mind will beat ease that no simple mistakes have been accidentally missed
before you submit your proposals.
OBSERVANCE OF SPECIFIC
STYLISTIC GUIDELINES
Academic writing requires observance of specific stylistic guidelines that only
seasoned writers would typically be aware of.
Similarly, Subject matter experts can offer in-depth reviews on the strength of
your arguments.
Experts in the publishing process can also offer invaluable insights.
This will not only save you time, but also alleviate stress down the line.
There are also online Academic Research paper help Uk services available that
provide intuitive platforms for papers to be edited quickly and accurately.
These proofreading services can streamline your workflow and help present best writing.
By putting together different academic research tools onto one cloud, you can be saved
from the time and stress of handling several different sites for a single project.
Such tools save most part of your time normally spent on administrative or formatting
tasks, letting you to focus on research and writing instead.
From referencing and collaborative editing, to journal summaries and reference
databases, these online tools have revolutionized academic research and thus
contribute immensely to time-management.
Adhering to personal goals, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and knowing what
to outsource are just a few tips and get the Academic or Analytical help for his
fellow researchers to develop the highest quality work, and thus thrive in their
discipline.
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