Resources for Researchers

Guides, templates, and advice to accelerate your academic journey. From writing your first paper to navigating international collaborations.

Young Researcher Guides

Everything I wish someone had told me when I started. Practical guides built from 15+ years of academic experience.

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How to Write Your First Research Paper

Step-by-step guide from research question to published paper.

  • Paper structure template (IMRaD)
  • Journal selection decision tree
  • Common mistakes checklist
  • Responding to reviewers guide
Coming Soon
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My First Research Project

Planning a research project from scratch -- proposal to final report.

  • Project timeline template
  • Budget planning spreadsheet
  • Methodology selection guide
  • Progress tracking dashboard
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Science Travel Guide

Conferences, research visits, and international collaborations.

  • Conference preparation checklist
  • Networking strategies that work
  • Funding sources database
  • Poster & oral presentation tips
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Academic CV & Cover Letter Templates

Professional templates for academic job applications and grants.

  • Academic CV template
  • Cover letter template
  • Research statement template
  • Teaching philosophy template
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Literature Review Masterclass

How to find, organize, and synthesize research literature efficiently.

  • Systematic search strategy template
  • Citation manager comparison guide
  • Synthesis matrix template
  • Critical appraisal checklist
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Advice from an Experienced Researcher

Career advice, work-life balance, and dealing with the realities of academic life.

  • Navigating rejection and failure
  • Building your research identity
  • Mentorship -- finding and being one
  • When to pivot, when to persist
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Planners & Schedules

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Academic Weekly Planner

Research, teaching, writing blocks. PDF printable.

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Research Project Monthly Tracker

Milestones, deadlines, deliverables at a glance.

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Thesis Writing Schedule

Chapter-by-chapter timeline with buffer weeks.

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Lab Notebook Template

Structured daily entries for reproducible research.

All templates coming soon. Subscribe to be notified.

For Your Fridge & Kitchen

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Mercury Safety Chart

Best/Good/Avoid at a glance

Read Guide
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Seasonal Fish Calendar

What's fresh each month

Interactive Tool
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Freshness Checklist

7-point check at the market

Interactive Tool
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Omega-3 Reference Card

Top sources at a glance

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