Ian Daniels
@academicsuccess.bsky.social
I share academic tips so you can be a confident and successful writer.
I boost your writing skills using my LIGHTHOUSE method, so you can get the most out of your course and boost your career.
Free eBook for Master’s students: AcademicSuccessfor.me
I boost your writing skills using my LIGHTHOUSE method, so you can get the most out of your course and boost your career.
Free eBook for Master’s students: AcademicSuccessfor.me
Teachers can use AI to transform their classrooms. The best platforms have three key features to support learning: personalisation, real-time feedback, and engaging content. Have you discovered any AI tools that tick these 3 boxes? I think I have! Link below.
#AIinEducation #EdTech #AcademicSuccess
#AIinEducation #EdTech #AcademicSuccess
March 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Teachers can use AI to transform their classrooms. The best platforms have three key features to support learning: personalisation, real-time feedback, and engaging content. Have you discovered any AI tools that tick these 3 boxes? I think I have! Link below.
#AIinEducation #EdTech #AcademicSuccess
#AIinEducation #EdTech #AcademicSuccess
Inter article in the Economist (if you have paywall access) showing how academic writing is getting harder to read— across fields but in the humanities most of all.
A call for pragmatic and accessible writing.
www.economist.com/science-and-...
#acwri #academicwriting
A call for pragmatic and accessible writing.
www.economist.com/science-and-...
#acwri #academicwriting
Academic writing is getting harder to read—the humanities most of all
We analyse two centuries of scholarly work
www.economist.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Inter article in the Economist (if you have paywall access) showing how academic writing is getting harder to read— across fields but in the humanities most of all.
A call for pragmatic and accessible writing.
www.economist.com/science-and-...
#acwri #academicwriting
A call for pragmatic and accessible writing.
www.economist.com/science-and-...
#acwri #academicwriting
December 20, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Did you know your professional background could be your biggest academic advantage?
Returning to higher education gives you a unique edge—your ability to relate course content to real-world contexts.
#AcWri #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #CriticalThinking #Thesis #Dissertation
Returning to higher education gives you a unique edge—your ability to relate course content to real-world contexts.
#AcWri #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #CriticalThinking #Thesis #Dissertation
December 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Did you know your professional background could be your biggest academic advantage?
Returning to higher education gives you a unique edge—your ability to relate course content to real-world contexts.
#AcWri #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #CriticalThinking #Thesis #Dissertation
Returning to higher education gives you a unique edge—your ability to relate course content to real-world contexts.
#AcWri #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #CriticalThinking #Thesis #Dissertation
You’ve got to do what works for you, and the Pomodoro Technique doesn’t work for me...
But what’s 1 writing-productivity approach that REALLY works for you??
#AcademicWriting #UniTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #Essay #Thesis #Dissertation
But what’s 1 writing-productivity approach that REALLY works for you??
#AcademicWriting #UniTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #Essay #Thesis #Dissertation
December 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM
You’ve got to do what works for you, and the Pomodoro Technique doesn’t work for me...
But what’s 1 writing-productivity approach that REALLY works for you??
#AcademicWriting #UniTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #Essay #Thesis #Dissertation
But what’s 1 writing-productivity approach that REALLY works for you??
#AcademicWriting #UniTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #Essay #Thesis #Dissertation
Small grammar mistakes like using "that" and "which" incorrectly could be holding back your grades.
Small mistakes can pile up and leave your reader questioning your attention to detail.
#AcademicWriting #GrammarTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #EssayW #Thesis #Dissertation
Small mistakes can pile up and leave your reader questioning your attention to detail.
#AcademicWriting #GrammarTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #EssayW #Thesis #Dissertation
December 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Small grammar mistakes like using "that" and "which" incorrectly could be holding back your grades.
Small mistakes can pile up and leave your reader questioning your attention to detail.
#AcademicWriting #GrammarTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #EssayW #Thesis #Dissertation
Small mistakes can pile up and leave your reader questioning your attention to detail.
#AcademicWriting #GrammarTips #MastersStudent #AcademicSuccess #WritingSkills #EssayW #Thesis #Dissertation
Want to make your research process faster and more organised?
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
December 12, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Want to make your research process faster and more organised?
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
Don't let fear of criticism hold you back! Tracked Changes turns feedback into a learning opportunity, boosting your writing skills with every edit
#word #trackedchanges #essay #university #postgrad #studytips #boostgrades #careerboost #mastersdegree #acwri #academicsuccess
#word #trackedchanges #essay #university #postgrad #studytips #boostgrades #careerboost #mastersdegree #acwri #academicsuccess
December 11, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Don't let fear of criticism hold you back! Tracked Changes turns feedback into a learning opportunity, boosting your writing skills with every edit
#word #trackedchanges #essay #university #postgrad #studytips #boostgrades #careerboost #mastersdegree #acwri #academicsuccess
#word #trackedchanges #essay #university #postgrad #studytips #boostgrades #careerboost #mastersdegree #acwri #academicsuccess
The last paragraph of your Conclusion should deliver the overall take-home message of your study: your conclusions! They should be stated clearly and succinctly.
#university #courseworktips #essaytips #writingtips #writinghack #degree #mastersdegree #academicwriting #academicsuccess
#university #courseworktips #essaytips #writingtips #writinghack #degree #mastersdegree #academicwriting #academicsuccess
December 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM
The last paragraph of your Conclusion should deliver the overall take-home message of your study: your conclusions! They should be stated clearly and succinctly.
#university #courseworktips #essaytips #writingtips #writinghack #degree #mastersdegree #academicwriting #academicsuccess
#university #courseworktips #essaytips #writingtips #writinghack #degree #mastersdegree #academicwriting #academicsuccess
You can develop strong writing skills and confidence with the right approach.
I know that consistent practice and feedback are the keys to getting to grips with your course quickly and effectively.
#academicwriting #university #unistudent #masters #uniadvice #confidence #academicsuccess
I know that consistent practice and feedback are the keys to getting to grips with your course quickly and effectively.
#academicwriting #university #unistudent #masters #uniadvice #confidence #academicsuccess
December 5, 2024 at 9:53 AM
You can develop strong writing skills and confidence with the right approach.
I know that consistent practice and feedback are the keys to getting to grips with your course quickly and effectively.
#academicwriting #university #unistudent #masters #uniadvice #confidence #academicsuccess
I know that consistent practice and feedback are the keys to getting to grips with your course quickly and effectively.
#academicwriting #university #unistudent #masters #uniadvice #confidence #academicsuccess
Feeling like your dissertation is an impossible mountain to climb? You are not alone!
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
December 4, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Feeling like your dissertation is an impossible mountain to climb? You are not alone!
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
Feeling guilty about choosing your Master's over family time? You're not alone!
#AcademicSuccess
#FamilyFirst #MasteringMasters #BalanceIsKey #PrioritizeFamily #SuccessWithoutSacrifice #TimeManagementTips #StudySmartNotHard #GradSchoolLife #CrushYourGoals #WorkLifeBalance
#AcademicSuccess
#FamilyFirst #MasteringMasters #BalanceIsKey #PrioritizeFamily #SuccessWithoutSacrifice #TimeManagementTips #StudySmartNotHard #GradSchoolLife #CrushYourGoals #WorkLifeBalance
December 3, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Feeling guilty about choosing your Master's over family time? You're not alone!
#AcademicSuccess
#FamilyFirst #MasteringMasters #BalanceIsKey #PrioritizeFamily #SuccessWithoutSacrifice #TimeManagementTips #StudySmartNotHard #GradSchoolLife #CrushYourGoals #WorkLifeBalance
#AcademicSuccess
#FamilyFirst #MasteringMasters #BalanceIsKey #PrioritizeFamily #SuccessWithoutSacrifice #TimeManagementTips #StudySmartNotHard #GradSchoolLife #CrushYourGoals #WorkLifeBalance
From Practical Pro to Theory Newbie, the postgrad mindset shift is REAL. Here are 4 tips that helped me (and can help you too!).
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
December 1, 2024 at 12:28 PM
From Practical Pro to Theory Newbie, the postgrad mindset shift is REAL. Here are 4 tips that helped me (and can help you too!).
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
#AcademicWriting #MindsetShifts #PostgradLife #SanitySavers #TransformYourWriting #HigherEducation #WritingTips #MindsetMatters #GradSchoolStruggles #SelfCareJourney
Reposted by Ian Daniels
Another Saturday, another #OUMAOT community meetup! 🎉 Today, Nicki Berry—an MA in #OnlineTeaching alum from 10 years ago & now Head of Accessibility in the UK Civil Service—shares her journey and how @OpenUniversity supported her along the way. 🙌
#OnlineLearning #Accessibility #DigitalEducation
#OnlineLearning #Accessibility #DigitalEducation
November 30, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Another Saturday, another #OUMAOT community meetup! 🎉 Today, Nicki Berry—an MA in #OnlineTeaching alum from 10 years ago & now Head of Accessibility in the UK Civil Service—shares her journey and how @OpenUniversity supported her along the way. 🙌
#OnlineLearning #Accessibility #DigitalEducation
#OnlineLearning #Accessibility #DigitalEducation
Reposted by Ian Daniels
👋 #PhD students, did you ever want to speed up your #data #analysis workflow 🚀 produce professional and consistent plots 🤩 while using #free #open-source #software 🌈
Check out tidyplots.org
@thestrugglings4.bsky.social @scinews.bsky.social @cos.io @labliston.bsky.social @odedrechavi.bsky.social
Check out tidyplots.org
@thestrugglings4.bsky.social @scinews.bsky.social @cos.io @labliston.bsky.social @odedrechavi.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 9:35 PM
👋 #PhD students, did you ever want to speed up your #data #analysis workflow 🚀 produce professional and consistent plots 🤩 while using #free #open-source #software 🌈
Check out tidyplots.org
@thestrugglings4.bsky.social @scinews.bsky.social @cos.io @labliston.bsky.social @odedrechavi.bsky.social
Check out tidyplots.org
@thestrugglings4.bsky.social @scinews.bsky.social @cos.io @labliston.bsky.social @odedrechavi.bsky.social
Reposted by Ian Daniels
One of the best end of term memes out there. #libraries #finals #academicwriting #gradschool #highered
November 30, 2024 at 10:24 PM
One of the best end of term memes out there. #libraries #finals #academicwriting #gradschool #highered
Are you unknowingly using throwaway sentences in your text?
Learn how to identify and eliminate throwaway sentences for clear, impactful academic writing.
#academicsuccess #acriwri ,#academicwriting # dissertation
Learn how to identify and eliminate throwaway sentences for clear, impactful academic writing.
#academicsuccess #acriwri ,#academicwriting # dissertation
November 29, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Are you unknowingly using throwaway sentences in your text?
Learn how to identify and eliminate throwaway sentences for clear, impactful academic writing.
#academicsuccess #acriwri ,#academicwriting # dissertation
Learn how to identify and eliminate throwaway sentences for clear, impactful academic writing.
#academicsuccess #acriwri ,#academicwriting # dissertation
3 Key checks you need to do before you submit your essay or dissertation.
Do you know what checks you should do before you hit SEND?
#academicwriting #sciwri #academicsuccess #essay #thesis #dissertation #phd #university
Do you know what checks you should do before you hit SEND?
#academicwriting #sciwri #academicsuccess #essay #thesis #dissertation #phd #university
November 28, 2024 at 5:01 PM
3 Key checks you need to do before you submit your essay or dissertation.
Do you know what checks you should do before you hit SEND?
#academicwriting #sciwri #academicsuccess #essay #thesis #dissertation #phd #university
Do you know what checks you should do before you hit SEND?
#academicwriting #sciwri #academicsuccess #essay #thesis #dissertation #phd #university
Reposted by Ian Daniels
November 27, 2024 at 10:07 PM
If you’re currently studying, you should definitely check out these resources to get the most out of your course.
#academicwriting #acwri #university #postgrad #study #dissertation
#academicwriting #acwri #university #postgrad #study #dissertation
November 28, 2024 at 5:13 AM
If you’re currently studying, you should definitely check out these resources to get the most out of your course.
#academicwriting #acwri #university #postgrad #study #dissertation
#academicwriting #acwri #university #postgrad #study #dissertation
Are you aiming for a Distinction in your next master's essay?
How to avoid losing valuable writing time by not going off on a tangent!
#academicwriting #acwri #academicsuccess #mastersdegree #essay #postgrad
How to avoid losing valuable writing time by not going off on a tangent!
#academicwriting #acwri #academicsuccess #mastersdegree #essay #postgrad
November 27, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Are you aiming for a Distinction in your next master's essay?
How to avoid losing valuable writing time by not going off on a tangent!
#academicwriting #acwri #academicsuccess #mastersdegree #essay #postgrad
How to avoid losing valuable writing time by not going off on a tangent!
#academicwriting #acwri #academicsuccess #mastersdegree #essay #postgrad
Stop trying to sound all fancy and ditch the jargon!
Flow and clarity are what matter most.
#academicwriting #jargon #writingtips #essay #masters
Flow and clarity are what matter most.
#academicwriting #jargon #writingtips #essay #masters
November 27, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Stop trying to sound all fancy and ditch the jargon!
Flow and clarity are what matter most.
#academicwriting #jargon #writingtips #essay #masters
Flow and clarity are what matter most.
#academicwriting #jargon #writingtips #essay #masters
Change your mindset about your uni presentations.
Thinking back to my first few presentations still stresses me out!
Here's something I wished I knew earlier.
#Academicpresentations #AcademicSuccess #Masters #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #Presentingskills #assignments
Thinking back to my first few presentations still stresses me out!
Here's something I wished I knew earlier.
#Academicpresentations #AcademicSuccess #Masters #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #Presentingskills #assignments
November 27, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Change your mindset about your uni presentations.
Thinking back to my first few presentations still stresses me out!
Here's something I wished I knew earlier.
#Academicpresentations #AcademicSuccess #Masters #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #Presentingskills #assignments
Thinking back to my first few presentations still stresses me out!
Here's something I wished I knew earlier.
#Academicpresentations #AcademicSuccess #Masters #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #Presentingskills #assignments
Master's students: you need to understand the level of detail that key 'action' words require for top marks. Knowing the difference in this example will help you meet expectations accurately.
#CriticalWriting #AcademicSuccess #Masters #WritingSkills #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #AcademicWriting
#CriticalWriting #AcademicSuccess #Masters #WritingSkills #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #AcademicWriting
November 26, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Master's students: you need to understand the level of detail that key 'action' words require for top marks. Knowing the difference in this example will help you meet expectations accurately.
#CriticalWriting #AcademicSuccess #Masters #WritingSkills #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #AcademicWriting
#CriticalWriting #AcademicSuccess #Masters #WritingSkills #PostgraduateSupport #StudyTips #AcademicWriting
I understand why you're thinking about it, but you need to know this today:
#academicsuccess #acwri #academicwriting #essaywritingservice #university #selflearning
#academicsuccess #acwri #academicwriting #essaywritingservice #university #selflearning
November 26, 2024 at 9:29 AM
I understand why you're thinking about it, but you need to know this today:
#academicsuccess #acwri #academicwriting #essaywritingservice #university #selflearning
#academicsuccess #acwri #academicwriting #essaywritingservice #university #selflearning