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Do you listen to music while writing an essay?
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Try not to listen to songs with vocals, and if there are vocals, keep them incredibly simple. Personally I like both vocals and non-vocals when I write. But It is not a good habit

Is there any way for new PhDs to actually get jobs / post-docs?!
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Just try to change the field, if no much opportunities in the current field, i know its hard to take decision at this age. But the thing is we need opportunity to work and earn right. I hope you are getting my point.

i can't focus ;(
K

If problems are due to your PhD, you have to be still be more confident about your desire. If you start thinking more about your problems, you never come forward, just keep aside and be Bold. Cheer up Man !

(Re) Introducing myself
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Hearty welcome to postgraduate forum !

Shall I quit my PhD before I start?
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As you clearly mentioned there are low number of permanent academic jobs, why do you think that you have to spend whole life just in teaching...i guess this job wont be with lot of stress and anxiety...its just a matter of knowledge sharing...i suggest you not to giveup PhD.

Is a reference letter important for a successful PhD application?
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Good grades alone won't secure admission to a Ph.D. program in ... Writing samples and letters of recommendation are also very important.

Accountability Partners- Finishing your thesis on time.
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I am sure this information will help large number of people to focus on some of the important aspects of the topic.

Writers Block :-(
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Don't lose confidence, you can do it.It's just a matter of patience.

Has anyone done a video presentation for a conference?
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video presentation saves time: no more long, exhausting trips for meeting attendees, less advance preparation required to host a meeting.

New forum design - what do you think? Any problems?
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I liked the new look. keep it up.

The One Goal Thread
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Yes everyone has bigger aims, hope working hard to achieve it. Good luck for everyone.