How To Read Academic LiteratureFast-track your reading with the simple techniques.Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | August 2023If you're working a literature review, this one is for you. Today, we're discussing how to work smarter to speed up the process of...
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Dissertation Writing Services: Far Worse Than You Think
Thesis Writing Services & Toolsย ย The smart student's silver bullet - or too good to be true?Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | August 2023If you've ever considered paying someone (or some AI-powered tool) to write your dissertation or thesis for you,...
The Harsh Truths Of Academic Research
๐๏ธ The Harsh Truths Of Academic Research What You Need To Know By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | July 2024In this episode, Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf and Dr. Amy Murdock dive into the darker truths of academic research. In it, we discuss the lack of...
Dissertation Paralysis: How To Get Unstuck
๐๏ธ How To Get Unstuck A Practical Guide To Dealing With Dissertation Paralysis By: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | July 2024Hit a sticking point in your dissertation or thesis? That's okay. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Dr. Ethar and Dr. Amy...
Viva Voce Victory: How To Defend Your Thesis
๐๏ธ How To Ace Your Viva Voce Three Practical Tips To Help You Defend Your Thesis By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | July 2024The viva voce or thesis defence is an event that often leaves students feeling a little intimidated. And understandably so. In...
How To Break Through Writer’s Block
๐๏ธ How To Break Through Writer's Block Three Practices You Can Implement Today By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | June 2024Writer's block is a common challenge for students. All too often, it can feel like thereโs an insurmountable wall between your...
How To Beat Perfectionism: 3 Practical Steps
๐๏ธ How To Beat Perfectionism Three Straightforward Actions You Can Take (Right Now) By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | June 2024Perfectionism often masquerades as a commitment to excellence - sounds good, right? The problem, however, is that if left...
You Are NOT Your Dissertation: How To Maintain A Healthy Perspective
๐๏ธ You Are NOT Your Dissertation Why your dissertation is not quite as epically important as you think By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | May 2024If youโve been losing sleep over your dissertation, weโre here to help bring some perspective - and,...
The Unspoken Laws Of Academic Success: Secrets From “The Inside”
๐๏ธ The Unspoken Laws Of Academic Success 3 Simple But Effective Practices By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | May 2024In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek and Ethar delve into the unwritten laws of academic success. In it, they share some of...
The Four Powerful Habits Of Successful Students
๐๏ธ The 4 HABITS of Successful Students (And how to develop them...) By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | April 2024At Grad Coach, we've worked with thousands of students. Over the years, we've noticed a few simple but powerful habits that are common...
Considering A PhD? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know
๐๏ธ 3 Harsh Realities About Doing A PhDBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (Phd)ย | March 2024Undertaking a PhD or any doctoral-level program is no small task. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Dr Ethar shares three things he wishes he had known about the...
Writing A Research Proposal: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process
๐๏ธ PODCAST: Writing A Research Proposal 4 Time-Saving Tips To Fast-Track Your ProposalBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (Phd)ย | March 2024Crafting a well-thought-out research proposal is essential for gaining approval and setting a clear path for your research...
Master Your Methodology: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process
๐๏ธ PODCAST: Master The Methodology 4 Tips To Ensure Your Methodology Is Perfectly On PointBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Feb 2024Find yourself lost in a sea of complex terms and unsure where to begin? Fear not. In this episode of the Grad Coach...
Writing A Literature Review: 4 Time-Saving Hacks
๐๏ธ PODCAST: Ace The Literature Review 4 Time-Saving Tips To Fast-Track Your Literature ReviewBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Feb 2024Writing a literature review can be a daunting task for many students, but fear not! In this episode of the Grad Coach...