Summary Writing a literature review should be methodical. Search the literature for relevant sources, evaluate and analyse them. Before long you should find a gap in the knowledge. Doing a literature review demonstrates that you are aware of the current knowledge and it allows you to show how your idea contributes to your field. It’s […]

Summary There are many reasons to cite and reference in your work. It’s good practice, it prevents plagiarism and it can help to substantiate your arguments. You should cite and reference when an idea or data does not belong to you. Make sure you make note of certain information for each source that you cite […]

Summary When preparing your oral presentation, you need to deliver it at the right level to your audience. Your oral presentation is split into three parts: the opening, the body and the closing. Focus on practising your talk as much as you can. This will ensure you stick to your allotted time and don’t go […]

Summary An academic poster can be a powerful promotional tool for your research. So, make the most of the space you’re given. A good poster can help you to earn awards and recognition amongst your peers. Knowing your audience will allow you to create an effective poster that will help to get your work noticed. […]

Summary An academic conference is an event where researchers meet to discuss the latest in their field. It’s made up of several sessions and normally features oral and poster presentations. Attending an academic conference could be the beginning of your next big career move. You’ll have to submit a compelling abstract in order to get […]