Research tips

I've been asked for research tips, so here's my first one: seek advice from someone more senior than me! But in case you decide to ignore that tip, I'm happy to share a few others:

– Work Hard: Understand that research is highly competitive. It's a "publish or perish" environment, and most papers don't get cited even once. Be the one who publishes! Push yourself more than 99% of other hard-working researchers.

– Commit to Lifelong Learning: Take courses on platforms like Udemy, LinkedIn, Coursera, and others. Study hard skills, such as R programming, as well as soft skills, like networking, teamwork, and communication.

– Stay Updated with AI: Use the latest versions of AI tools like Chat GPT, Jenni AI, and Penelope AI for research assistance. However, always adhere to the journal's guidelines regarding AI and double-check your sources for facts.

– Be Willing to Pay for Knowledge: Recognize that the internet is moving towards a paid model. Knowledge is power now more than ever. It’s not spending – it’s an investment.

– Join The EA Community: Get involved with communities like Effective Altruism, which are likely to engage with your research.

– Utilize All Connections: Capitalize on both strong and weak ties in your professional network, as both groups were shown to be crucial.

– Maintain a To-Do List: Write down all the people and organizations you want to share your papers with.

– Self-Advocate: Remember, if you don't promote your work, no one else will. Write detailed thank-you emails to researchers you cited and include a link to your paper.

– Seek Varied Advice: Get advice from professionals as well as family and friends. Trust other scientists and focus on collaboration.

– Share Resources: Eventually, it doesn’t matter for the animals if you are the one publishing a novel study or another researcher you helped. Sharing with others encourages you to advance further since it levels the playing field in terms of knowledge.

– Celebrate your progress: in both career and activism.

– Grab the Opportunity: This is your chance to make a difference while expanding your knowledge and skills. Grab it!