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February 10, 2023
Can you plagiarize yourself?

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Get the Gist

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Three studying tips

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Eat your frog or easy win?

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Beating the Long-Term Project Blues

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Make this your year

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
What is #AcWriMo?

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, […]

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February 10, 2023
Dealing with writer’s block

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Checklist for finalizing your paper or thesis

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
No More Multitasking

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Focus, please!

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, […]

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February 10, 2023
Can getting better at how you learn help you master subjects more quickly?

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 […]

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February 9, 2022
6 tips to maximize your funding

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, […]

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February 6, 2022
Transcription: More Than Just Words

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 […]

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November 29, 2021
10 Tips for Writing a Literature Review

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 […]

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March 31, 2021
NVivo and Citavi Make it Easier than Ever to Write and Reference

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 […]

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March 19, 2021
Speed Up Publishing with NVivo and Citavi

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 […]

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March 2, 2021
Extending Your Literature Review With NVivo

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 […]

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December 21, 2020
Collaboration in Qualitative Research

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 […]

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August 18, 2020
Connect With A Global Network At The First NVivo Virtual Conference

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 […]

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June 18, 2020
Podcast Recap: Empowerment Through Culturally Responsive Focus Groups

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 […]

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May 13, 2020
The New NVivo Sample Projects

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 […]

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May 12, 2020
The Benefits Of Changing Your Workspace

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 […]

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April 22, 2020
Webinar Recap: Ethnographic Fieldwork Across Online Spaces

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Beating the Long-Term Project Blues

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Make this your year

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 […]

Read More
February 10, 2023
What is #AcWriMo?

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, […]

Read More
February 10, 2023
Dealing with writer’s block

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 […]

Read More
February 10, 2023
Checklist for finalizing your paper or thesis

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 […]

Read More
February 10, 2023
No More Multitasking

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 […]

Read More
February 10, 2023
Focus, please!

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, […]

Read More
February 10, 2023
Can getting better at how you learn help you master subjects more quickly?

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 […]

Read More
February 10, 2023
Why science says you should take a break

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Is there a best time to start a new goal?

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Rules for reference management

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 […]

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February 10, 2023
Help for Hoarders

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 […]

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September 30, 2020
How To Reduce Risk In Your Placement Program

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. […]

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September 24, 2020
Benefits of Centralized Placement Programs

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 […]

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September 21, 2020
3 Ways to Make Student Placement Easier for Administrators, Students and Sites

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 […]

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