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Getting started with academic writing
Scientific writing can be a scary thing for a new PhD student, at least that was the case for me. I wrote my research plan for a couple of years and once I was accepted into the program, I mostly read and collected data during my first year. I did not write at all! I felt that I was never ready to start writing, instead I read one more article, and another one, and then ten more. This week I published a video on my YouTube channel about getting rid of my fear of writing. Watch the full video above or directly on YouTube, but here are my three takeaways:
Reflections on choosing which language to study and the effect on motivation
I was listening to a webinar on English learning in Japan, and it was mentioned that many Japanese students might lack the motivation to study English or see themselves as English users in the future. It got me thinking about…
Attending international conferences as a PhD student
Attending conferences is a great way to share your research with a wider audience, meet other researchers and PhD students, and learn scientific discussion. That is what I learned this week while attending my first international conference! For a video,…
Preparing a conference poster
This month I attended my very first international conference, where I presented my ongoing PhD research in the form of a poster. Psychology of Language Learning PLL5 conference was held in Madrid, and I can not even begin to describe…
PHD Year One – Done!
My first year as a doctoral researcher is now behind me and it is time to look back on what I achieved in 2023. If you want to read more about my first semester, check out my review of Spring…
