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5 mistakes that non-native speakers make when they write (and speak) in English

in Writing on 8. December 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

English is the international language of science (and global communication). To be valued as a scientist, you must express yourself in good English. But there are some pitfalls that non-native speakers tend to fall into….

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How to stop thinking about work when you’re not working

in Mind on 15. November 2020 3. February 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

We spend most of our time at work, a work that requires concentration and effort. When we are not working, it is important to recharge our batteries. Yet many of us find it difficult to…

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How to structure your scientific paper (Part 5: The discussion)

in Writing on 18. October 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

The discussion of an article is the resolution of its story: Everything comes together to shed light on the question that motivated the research. A well-written discussion leaves the reader inspired and satisfied—a noble goal…

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How to structure your scientific article (Part 4: The result section)

in Writing on 28. June 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

The results section is what all your readers look forward to when they browse your paper. This is where they will finally find the answers to the questions that motivated the research. Are the hypotheses…

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Why do we procrastinate (Part 3: Fear of failure)

in Inspiration Mind Productivity on 16. June 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Procrastination is the act of putting off until tomorrow what should be done today. 80 to 95 percent of university students regularly procrastinate, and almost half of graduate students report that they always or almost…

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How I improved my productivity thanks to the Pomodoro Technique

in Productivity on 26. May 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

The most productive people don’t work longer; they work in a more concentrated way. This means that we can improve our productivity without having to spend more time in the office (in some cases, perhaps…

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Saying good night to insomnia

in Inspiration Mind on 9. May 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Sleep plays an important role in physical health and is essential for concentration and productivity. Yet, one-third of adults complain of insomnia. In this post, I explain what insomnia is, what causes it, and how…

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How to structure your scientific article (Part 3: The method section)

in Writing on 28. April 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

In previous posts, I have described the general structure of scientific articles as well as the content of the first section of an article, namely the introduction. Today, let’s move on to the next step:…

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Why do we procrastinate (Part 2: The elephant and the rider)

in Mind Productivity on 14. April 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing the completion of a task. Procrastinators go out of their way to avoid doing aversive tasks. A student at one of my writing workshops told me that,…

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My favorite software packages and applications for writing

in Productivity Writing on 31. March 2020 31. January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

How much our lives have changed in a few weeks! I’ve only been confined for 15 days but I feel like I’ve almost forgotten my normal life: the habit of going to the office, shaking…

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Gayannée Kedia, Ph.D.
Lecturer, social psychologist, neuroscientist

A Brilliant Mind accompanies scientists in their daily work by providing methods and inspiration to improve their writing skills, boost their productivity and manage self-doubts and frustrations.

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