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Research before surveying the literature - is it ever a good idea?

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How can I assess the quality of a paper outside my field?

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Should I resubmit my paper to get the attention of a slow reviewer?

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Overcoming depression and getting back on rails with PhD work

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Why are there so many papers written in bad English?

Realised afterwards that I committed mild plagiarism in a paper I wrote as an undergraduate, what should I do?

Difference between conference paper and journal paper

How much of my ongoing unpublished research should I disclose to others?

Are there instances where citing Wikipedia is allowed?

Using first person or third person in papers?

Should I withdraw my paper if I find another paper published with the same idea?

Research publications per capita?

How to work efficiently under loose supervision during graduate studies?

Why do papers sometimes appear unlinked in Google Scholar?

How to write a Cover Letter for applying to a PhD programme

What to do when co-authors want to submit manuscript for publication and you think it still has problems?

Is it appropriate for assistant professors to supervise PhD students?

Who can peer-review articles?

Can reviewing papers help increase your credibility as a researcher?

Is there an independent oversight body of Journal Impact Factors?

Why are there no standards for awarding PhD degrees?

Pedagogical reasons for time-limited exams

Research before surveying the literature - is it ever a good idea?

What is the likelihood of a PhD-holder from the USA remaining unemployed?

How can I assess the quality of a paper outside my field?

Should I resubmit my paper to get the attention of a slow reviewer?

Overcoming depression and getting back on rails with PhD work

Downloadable list of all accredited U.S. colleges?

How to do a flawless and natural presentation?

Design of "Members Page" for Academic Lab Website?

In a faculty job search, when and how should I reveal my preferences?

Is it a good idea for a part-time post-grad to start an Academic CV?

Should conference papers in computer science contain full proofs, and should these be checked by reviewers?

Qualifications for textbook authorship