Tag: Theses

Why shouldn’t your PhD thesis be accessible to everyone?

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A PhD thesis is the result of many years of hard work, and the author generally hopes it will be the start of a successful academic career. But quite often, it is only read by the authors themselves and their supervisors. Who should be allowed to access it, and how? Our colleague Catherine Brendow discusses the main reasons why PhD students are generally reluctant to make their thesis accessible.

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10 advanced ways to become a more proficient Zoteroist

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Zotero 7 is here, bringing with it many improvements, but some Zotero users may feel a bit alienated, as the Zotfile and Zutilo plugins that have become an integral part of their workflows will likely never be compatible with this new version. A good opportunity to update this blog post and introduce new plugins that will easily fill the gap. So here are 10 new tips to help you become an advanced Zotero user.

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Taming academic writing

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November is Academic Writing Month! Writing theses, articles or books is a key skill for graduate students and researchers, and it is not an easy one to master. To help students master it, the Graduate Institute Library offers a wide choice of print and e-books on this topic. These resources are often updated and presented in a dedicated libguide, as well as a temporary display in the entrance of the Library.

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Plagiarism – the capital sin in academia?

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Second-year master’s students are now toiling over their theses, which is hard enough in this beautiful weather. Some of them may also be burdened by a nagging doubt: what if I were suspected of plagiarism? Plagiarism can have severe consequences for the culprit and even ruin political careers years later. Here is what you should know about plagiarism and how to avoid it.

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Zotero, an essential component of your academic toolbox

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Each semester our colleague Catherine Brendow gives training sessions on Zotero attended by dozens of students. She has also written a quite comprehensive web guide to help students to use this tool. But what is Zotero and is it worth investing some time to learn how to use it? Here is why it is a great tool for anyone writing essays and theses.

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