And other questions regarding self-citation You’re an undergraduate student with a double major in Political Science and Chinese Studies. You write a research paper for one of your Political Science […]
And other questions regarding self-citation You’re an undergraduate student with a double major in Political Science and Chinese Studies. You write a research paper for one of your Political Science […]
Use summaries to better understand difficult academic texts On Monday morning my co-worker asked me about my weekend, as he always does. I replied, “I went to a friend’s place […]
Stop pulling all-nighters for good “Guess I’ll just have to pull another all-nighter,” was a phrase I said all-too-often during my studies. It seemed that whenever a test was coming […]
Two approaches for starting your writing sessions Now that it’s summer, if you’re a graduate and postgraduate student, you’re likely settling in to a writing routine to try to make progress on your dissertation. When your schedule is more flexible, it can sometimes be […]
Don't buckle under the strain of your thesis or other large endeavor! Start feeling better now with our tips. After grad school I thought the days of sobbing over a paper I couldn’t bring myself to start were behind me. Then, last year I started a continuing education course to improve my skills in an area I had little experience in: video. With the fun and exhilaration of acquiring new skills came […]
Our 6 top tips for a successful new semester A new academic year is a great chance to start over. It’s a time to say goodbye to the bad habits […]
All about Academic Writing Month For many academics, the month of November is associated with making progress on a writing goal. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why that is, […]
8 strategies that can help Nearly all of us have been there: sitting in front of the blank page not knowing where to start, a growing knot in our stomach and […]
How to make sure you don't forget anything important Is the deadline for your research paper or thesis getting closer and closer? In an ideal world you’d already be finished […]
Taking your research paper one step at a time Whenever it’s morning in the office and the telephone is ringing, countless emails remain unread in my inbox, and questions from […]
Why smartphones are so distracting and how you can build your concentration skills Think back to the last time you were really concentrated on your writing and completely in the zone. Can you remember what you were doing being completely effortless, […]
Metacognition, metalearning, and learning how to learn Fluent in 3 months, the 4-hour chef, The first 20 hours, Ultralearning – books on rapid learning often reach the top of The New York Times […]
Across all disciplines, there is growing pressure to obtain grants to advance research. There are many reasons why funding is necessary to further research, from conducting trials, analysis and testing, […]
Recorded interviews are one of the most popular forms of qualitative data collection. They are nearly always transcribed and the analysis is conducted on the transcribed text. But is that […]
Conducting a thorough critique of the literature is incredibly important, but as a writer, you may feel daunted by the enormity of the task. Following these 10 tips can help […]
With Citavi now part of the QSR International family, we’ve released a new NVivo and Citavi integration into the latest version of NVivo (released in March 2020) that makes it […]
I don’t know a researcher on the planet who doesn’t wish they could publish faster. If you work with NVivo, you already know that it can save a substantial amount […]
Back in 2000, I wrote about how you could you use NVivo for your literature review. The software has changed significantly since then with a different interface and terminology and […]
Confronting the myth of the lone researcher There is a myth that qualitative researchers work alone. Lyn Richards, co-developer of NUD*IST and the early versions of NVivo, pointed this out […]
To support researchers all over the world in coming together, we are hosting our first virtual conference, “Qualitative Research in a Changing World” on September 23, 2020. We want our first […]
In the Empowerment Through Culturally Responsive Focus Groups podcast, Dr. Jori Hall, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Lifelong Education Administration and Policy, discusses how […]
QSR has long been committed to making NVivo intuitive and easy to learn. The newest version of NVivo, released March 2020, includes five sample projects which illustrate how NVivo can be used with different types of […]
A Change Of Scenery Changing your workspace can have wide-ranging benefits—from enhanced mental and social stimulation to improved productivity, focus, and creativity. Gone are the days where an employee had […]
In the webinar focused on the impact that the COVID-19 crisis has on researchers, Christine Hine, Professor of Sociology at the University of Surrey, UK, discussed the challenges facing online […]
Don't buckle under the strain of your thesis or other large endeavor! Start feeling better now with our tips. After grad school I thought the days of sobbing over a paper I couldn’t bring myself to start were behind me. Then, last year I started a continuing education course to improve my skills in an area I had little experience in: video. With the fun and exhilaration of acquiring new skills came […]
Our 6 top tips for a successful new semester A new academic year is a great chance to start over. It’s a time to say goodbye to the bad habits […]
All about Academic Writing Month For many academics, the month of November is associated with making progress on a writing goal. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why that is, […]
8 strategies that can help Nearly all of us have been there: sitting in front of the blank page not knowing where to start, a growing knot in our stomach and […]
How to make sure you don't forget anything important Is the deadline for your research paper or thesis getting closer and closer? In an ideal world you’d already be finished […]
Taking your research paper one step at a time Whenever it’s morning in the office and the telephone is ringing, countless emails remain unread in my inbox, and questions from […]
Why smartphones are so distracting and how you can build your concentration skills Think back to the last time you were really concentrated on your writing and completely in the zone. Can you remember what you were doing being completely effortless, […]
Metacognition, metalearning, and learning how to learn Fluent in 3 months, the 4-hour chef, The first 20 hours, Ultralearning – books on rapid learning often reach the top of The New York Times […]
How doing nothing can help you reach your academic goals. As a student, professor, or researcher it’s a given that you need to work hard. There’s always another paper to […]
How the fresh start effect can help with your New Year's Resolutions I am willing to bet money that no one gets into New Year’s Resolutions with as much passion […]
11 tips to help you get the most out of your citation software Reference management programs are one of the best tools an academic can use. They can keep you […]
Three steps for taking control of a growing collection of sources. It's go time. Your advisor's parting words are still ringing in your ears, "Good luck with your Bachelor's thesis!" You've […]
It’s never been more necessary to ensure strong risk management in a placement program. Universities and workplaces are managing numerous unknowns, and operational requirements can change on a daily basis. […]
Why Centralized Placement Management Is the Future Higher education institutions are prioritizing student experience, teaching innovation, diversity and workplace readiness. Key programs of work to address these priorities typically involve […]
Experiential education programs are vital for effectively preparing students for the workforce. Managing these programs can be challenging, and how students and host sites experience your school’s program reflects on […]
