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How can I re-use someone's mathematics thesis without plagiarizing?

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Breaking off a collaboration/project in science

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When looking for students to work on a research project: contact good students directly or contact all class then select the good ones?

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Submission of two papers in one conference?

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Do STEM PhD admissions committees check a candidate's Statement of Purpose for plagiarism?

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Should arguments based on the proponent's gender be used in a grant proposal?

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In American universities, why are academics placed in managerial and administrative functions?

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Should I decline unrelated work assigned by PhD advisor?

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answered Oct 11, 2018 at 7:23

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What do I do if there is an error in a figure in my not-yet-defended thesis?

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Whether to get different letter of recommendation when supervisor's letter is bad?

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Am I deceiving my former advisor?

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Unacceptable quality of writing in a letter of recommendation

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How to reconcile with an old mentor after (unintentional) plagiarism accusations

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How to respond to a perceived unfair editorial decision?

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Dealing with professor's death on my thesis

When trying to establish a connection with a STEM field professor, is it appropriate to ask them out for coffee?

Using rage faces in presentation

When being asked, what's the most harmless way to address my past record of leaving Ph.D. program in a different field?

Professor dismissed error I found in her work. I need more feedback, but the field is small

How do academics deal with growing old?

How can I re-use someone's mathematics thesis without plagiarizing?

Should you always use appropriate letter conventions when emailing a teacher?

What are reasonable alternatives to changing your name for academic publishing when you have a common surname?

Breaking off a collaboration/project in science

When looking for students to work on a research project: contact good students directly or contact all class then select the good ones?

Submission of two papers in one conference?

How to "work on the essay" as a non-native speaker

How to attract student attention in difficult/technical topics

Do STEM PhD admissions committees check a candidate's Statement of Purpose for plagiarism?

Should arguments based on the proponent's gender be used in a grant proposal?

In American universities, why are academics placed in managerial and administrative functions?

Changing University in First year of Phd

Should I decline unrelated work assigned by PhD advisor?

What do I do if there is an error in a figure in my not-yet-defended thesis?

Is it ethical/acceptable to give a lighter penalty to students who admit to cheating?

Whether to get different letter of recommendation when supervisor's letter is bad?

Am I deceiving my former advisor?

Colloquial language in research papers

Submitting a paper without having a review from the supervisor

What are the benefits of organizing a conference?

When is it wrong to look at previous exams?

Unacceptable quality of writing in a letter of recommendation

How to reconcile with an old mentor after (unintentional) plagiarism accusations

How to respond to a perceived unfair editorial decision?