Research Hacks
White noise improves focus
White noise is an excellent aide to study and focussed work. White noise iPod loops have been around for a while, but there are now online sources of noise.
Simply noise allows you to dial up your level of noise, and it simply runs in the background. This is perfect for those times that [...]
How medics can use Dropbox to their advantage
I recently explained how Dropbox gives me insurance for my hard drive back up. But Dropbox has other great features that can be taken advantage of. It is a free service, and doesn’t need an invitation.
Here are just some suggestions for using Drop Box:
File sharing
Each Dropbox has a public folder. Every item [...]
11 ways to Evernote your medical research
Evernote is a respository for notes, PDFs, images and even handwritten scribbles. It takes your dross and makes it accessible and searchable. EfficientMD recently shared how medicos can take advantage of it, and I reckon researchers should not be ignored. So here are my suggestions for “Evernote-ing” your research.
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How I got my PhD back on track
When I returned to my PhD after maternity leave, I had mid-research apathy. I shook up my working style, and now I have progress, results, and a much more positive attitude.
Here’s how I did it:
I took a comprehensive audit of everything I have completed, what is in my overall plan and what I [...]
Why real people need project management software
Our life is increasingly complex, and we have complicated projects that we try to juggle. I have just recommenced my PhD after maternity leave. My husband suggested planning the remainder of my research with software. Project management software has always seemed a bit “business” to me. However, I have spent a [...]