MBC tips

It’s not easy to demonstrate research impact, says Katherine Andrews — even when there’s a clear clinical need, as in malaria drug developme

Productivity coaches, boot camps and online meet-ups teach researchers to avoid distractions and negative thoughts to get their writing projects done.

A few modest adjustments to the planning and delivery of talks can help scientists share ideas with their peers more effectively, say Scott St. George and Michael White.

Academic CVs differ from those intended for industry roles. Here are some broad rules to follow.

Grab your audience’s attention by using slides as a roadmap and focusing on your role as a presenter, recommends Ananya Sen.

Three researchers share lessons they’ve learnt from presenting at TED conferences.

Networking is a crucial skill for all scientists. Ruth Gotian offers tips for those who struggle to make it work.

Use modern tools to manage research literature, analyse published articles and find language teachers to improve manuscripts for publication.

How well you connect with the audience depends on your presentation style. Researchers need to be factual and engaging. In this video, ACS editors discuss their experiences and tactics used to captivate an audience and the tools they used to increase their reach. Peter License, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham and …

A research paper is rarely easy to write. Scientists are required to assemble facts, figures, details, and data into a compelling paper. But how do we make how paper effective? Professor George Schatz, Ph.D., Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Physical …

Be clear about your training plan and goals to boost your chances of a favourable outcome, say Crystal M. Botham and Tanya M. Evans.

Six researchers offer tips for navigating through and beyond gender barriers.

Want your study to make the headlines? You can get help with that.

Speakers inadvertently prepare presentations for themselves rather than their audiences. A few mental exercises can help presenters avoid this pitfall.