What is a postdoc? A postdoc is a temporary funded research position at a university or in industry taken on within a few years of completing a PhD. Commonly, these positions are externally funded by Research councils, supporting individuals to work in specific institutions. Although postdoctoral researchers are considered members of staff, many will be assigned a supervisor […]
Challenges with employment and career opportunities after PhD The current academic job market has become increasingly competitive for PhD graduates, which has made it important for them to explore the available options and careers after PhD. PhD holders exceed the limited tenure positions and are often forced to move to non-academic positions or remain underemployed […]
Reading a scientific paper is a completely different process than reading an article about science in a blog or newspaper. Not only do you read the sections in a different order than they’re presented, but you also have to take notes, read it multiple times, and probably go look up other papers for some of […]
What is Hypothesis? Hypothesis is an assumption or an idea proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested. It is a precise, testable statement of what the researchers predict will be the outcome of the study. Hypothesis usually involves proposing a relationship between two variables: the independent variable (what the researchers […]
For a successful researcher career, constant and ongoing development is critical, regardless of what stage you are at on your academic journey. A lot of external factors and individuals such as your workplace, mentors, seniors as well as your peers and colleagues have a role to play in shaping up and advancing your scientific career […]
1.Kaggle Kaggle medical image datasets are collections of medical images that have been organized and annotated for use in machine learning and deep learning applications. The datasets typically contain a large number of images, often in the tens of thousands, and are organized into categories or classes. The images in the datasets can be of […]
Open access publishing – researcher’s perspective Open access: outline What is open access? Why is open access gaining traction? Why is all open access not predatory? Ethical versus predatory open access Why do we need to pay for open access? How to support open access publication financially? Researchers and research institution and open access Types […]
An abstract is a concise description of the research article. It is typically one paragraph length (about 6-7 sentences, 150–250 words). An effective abstract accomplishes several things: In order to determine whether to read the complete work, an abstract enables readers to quickly understand the substance or essential of your paper or article. An abstract […]
How to cite a single page number according to the APA 7th edition in the references section of a paper/thesis? Place pagination after the title, enclosed in parentheses, and followed by a period. Pagination follows edition and/or volume statements (when these are given). Use the abbreviation p. for one page and pp. for more than […]
What is Ph.D. viva? A viva or viva voce is an oral examination in front of a panel of specialists who pose questions regarding your dissertation or thesis. It is conducted at the end of your Ph.D. and is essentially the final hurdle on the path to a doctorate. This session also allows students to […]
What is Latex? LaTeX (pronounced lay-tech) is a method of creating documents using plain text, stylized using markup tags, similar to HTML/CSS or Markdown. LaTeX is most commonly used to create documents for academia, such as academic journals. LaTeX (/ˈlɑːtɛx/ LAH-tekh or /ˈleɪtɛx/ LAY-tekh, often stylized as LaTeX) is a software system for document preparation. […]
Generative AI is a new buzzword that has evolved as a result of emerging applications such as DeepFake. Generative AI uses AI and machine learning techniques to enable machines to generate artificial information such as text, images, audio, and video content based on training data, in such a way that the user believes the information […]
Usually, a research proposal is submitted in a format that includes the following points. Each point here is illustrated with the chosen research topic in order to show you how a research proposal is built step-by-step: Introduction and background information Here the researcher provides an introduction to the area/topic of research and provides some background […]
Research Proposal Guidelines for Applicants All applicants for graduate studies (Masters or PhD) are required to submit a research proposal with their application. The following are general guidelines for the research proposal. The Graduate Studies Committee, which reviews applications, recognizes that applicants’ research paths may shift significantly during the course of their degree. Applicants are […]
Brief Research Proposal In preparing the research proposal for the purpose of the application, applicants are advised to observe the following format: Cover Page Title Your name Supervisor(s) name(s), Matric no. Components of the Proposal Introduction Background of study Problem statement of the study and literature analysis Research questions/objectives Significance of the study, supported by […]
The Qualifying Examination is an oral examination administered by the Doctoral Committee plus an External Examiner. All doctoral students must take a Qualifying Examination. In preparation for the qualifying examination, a doctoral student must submit a written Research Proposal to the Doctoral Committee. After approval by the committee, the student may take the Qualifying Examination, […]
In preparing the research proposal for the purpose of the application, applicants are advised to observe the following format: Title Write a tentative title. It must be precise and concise (Maximum 15 words). Problem or Hypothesis State precisely and clearly what you intend to investigate (Maximum 100 words). Review of Related Literature Write a critical summary […]
