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Tips to a Healthy PhD Experience Department of Psychiatry Postgraduate Committee - Student Representatives. Camice J. Revier PhD Student University of Cambridge Luca Villa PhD Student University of Cambridge Aicha Massrali PhD Student University of Cambridge.
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Tips to a Healthy PhD ExperienceDepartment of Psychiatry Postgraduate Committee - Student Representatives Camice J. Revier PhD Student University of Cambridge Luca Villa PhD Student University of Cambridge Aicha Massrali PhD Student University of Cambridge
Asking Stupid Questions • Knowledge is power • Questions reveal Interest • Your work quality improves • You avoid a major disaster • Your reputation improves
Congratulations on Becoming a Scientific Writer! Fundamental Tool of Scientific Writing: • It is NOT a natural process • Find the tools that work for you early…and keep finding them • Learn where you write best….and change it if it stops working • Set yourself up for success by studying scientific writing • Writing is a product of practice more than inspiration!
How do I sharpen my Scientific Writing Skills? Great Writing Resources: • University of Cambridge Training (search writing or write) • https://www.training.cam.ac.uk • Writing Skills Summer School or Writing Retreat (apply early!) • University of Cambridge Writing Group – 7 days a week! • https://www.facebook.com/groups/410054982353764/
Developing my Research Skills Learning Resources: • University of Cambridge Training (search by skill…or explore) • https://www.training.cam.ac.uk • Talk to your supervisor about appropriate short courses • Ask research team colleagues about useful courses & tools
What if you need help or advice? • Student Union’s Advice Service • Disability Resource Centre • Careers Service • University Accommodation Service
What if something goes wrong? • Graduate Tutors • College Tutors • Supervisors • University Counselling Service
Student Union’s Advice Service www.studentadvice.cam.ac.uk/support/