In the odyssey of scientific writing, writing the first draft of a paper can be a tormented journey. In this post, I'd like to propose the idea of writing "ugly" first drafts. Precisely, you will discover...
Procrastination, fear of failure, and perfectionism
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...
Why is writing so difficult?
Writing a paper or a dissertation is for many scientists a real pain in the neck. This week, I talk with Martha Boeglin from Scriptoria about what makes writing so difficult. We share what it...