On the Grad Coach Podcast, we talk about all things academic research-related, from how to find a strong research topic to analysing data and surviving the pressures of grad school. Get access to loads of free templates and resources @ https://gradcoach.com/blog/
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Learn about the insider secrets to academic success. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek and Ethar delve into the unwritten laws of academia, exploring three simple but powerful practices that you can implement to optimise your academic journey. 00:00 Welcome 00:37 Unveiling the Unwritten Laws of Academia 00:42 Quality Over Quantity: R…
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In this episode, we delve into the three essential habits that define highly successful students. Whether you're completely new to the academic world or you're stuck in the lonely depths of a PhD dissertation, this podcast offers rich insights into developing a sustainable framework for success. 00:00 Welcome 00:27 Critical Thinking 02:57 Premises …
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3 MASSIVE Struggles You'll Face When Writing A Dissertation Or Thesis (+ How To Overcome Them)
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Writing a dissertation, thesis or any sort of formal academic research paper comes with a lot of challenges. Some are technical. Others are more psychological and emotional. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) unpack three of the most common struggles students face when undertaking academic researc…
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In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss crucial insights for those embarking on or considering a PhD journey. If you're thinking about doing a PhD or if you're in the early stages of a doctoral program, you'll definitely want to catch this one! 00:00 Introduction 00:42 It's Not Just Intellectual C…
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In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss four cheat codes that can help you conquer the almighty methodology chapter. If you're feeling a little intimidated by research methodology, this one is for you! Key Resources: FREE TEMPLATE: https://gradcoach.com/methodology-template/ FREE WEBINAR: https://…
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In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss four cheat codes that can fast-track the process of crafting a convincing research proposal. If you're currently working on a proposal for a dissertation, thesis or any other academic research project, you won't want to miss this! Key Resources: FREE PROPOSA…
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In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss four cheat codes that can fast-track the process of conducting a literature review. These include aligning the literature search with research aims and questions, planning a structure before writing, striving for analytical writing over descriptive writing, …
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