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103 votes
18 answers
31k views

Why do some instructors care so much about attendance?

63 votes
5 answers
9k views

Why not make students reproduce work?

38 votes
4 answers
30k views

How long should it take to read a paper?

37 votes
4 answers
25k views

How to get better at identifying research gaps?

33 votes
5 answers
4k views

Crippling anxiety when writing grant applications

31 votes
5 answers
8k views

Why the taboo against naming discoveries after yourself?

18 votes
3 answers
6k views

Are itemized lists discouraged in scientific papers?

17 votes
3 answers
6k views

How can I improve my attention and make fewer mistakes?

15 votes
5 answers
387 views

Do contemporary publications cite more sources? Why?

15 votes
4 answers
4k views

Is there an alternative to traditional exams?

10 votes
1 answer
808 views

How do I pick good keywords for literature alerts?

8 votes
1 answer
2k views

How to approach potential PhD advisors

7 votes
3 answers
4k views

Approaching faculty members I don't know well to solicit career advice

7 votes
3 answers
21k views

How to cite a lab manual?

7 votes
2 answers
3k views

Advice for a PhD... who is aiming for industry

5 votes
1 answer
471 views

Is it mandatory to declare conflicts of interest?

5 votes
1 answer
388 views

What are the obligations of a principal investigator?

5 votes
4 answers
500 views

How can I choose ahead of time where my research should be published?