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Camice J. Revier PhD Student University of Cambridge Luca Villa PhD Student

Learn valuable tips for a healthy PhD experience from the Department of Psychiatry Postgraduate Committee student representatives at the University of Cambridge. Discover the benefits of asking questions, mastering scientific writing, developing research skills, and accessing support resources for help and advice.

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Camice J. Revier PhD Student University of Cambridge Luca Villa PhD Student

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  1. Tips to a Healthy PhD ExperienceDepartment of Psychiatry Postgraduate Committee - Student Representatives Camice J. Revier PhD Student University of Cambridge Luca Villa PhD Student University of Cambridge Aicha Massrali PhD Student University of Cambridge

  2. Asking Stupid Questions

  3. Asking Stupid Questions • Knowledge is power • Questions reveal Interest • Your work quality improves • You avoid a major disaster • Your reputation improves

  4. Congratulations on Becoming a Scientific Writer! Fundamental Tool of Scientific Writing: • It is NOT a natural process • Find the tools that work for you early…and keep finding them • Learn where you write best….and change it if it stops working • Set yourself up for success by studying scientific writing • Writing is a product of practice more than inspiration!

  5. How do I sharpen my Scientific Writing Skills? Great Writing Resources: • University of Cambridge Training (search writing or write) • https://www.training.cam.ac.uk • Writing Skills Summer School or Writing Retreat (apply early!) • University of Cambridge Writing Group – 7 days a week! • https://www.facebook.com/groups/410054982353764/

  6. Developing my Research Skills Learning Resources: • University of Cambridge Training (search by skill…or explore) • https://www.training.cam.ac.uk • Talk to your supervisor about appropriate short courses • Ask research team colleagues about useful courses & tools

  7. What if you need help or advice? • Student Union’s Advice Service • Disability Resource Centre • Careers Service • University Accommodation Service

  8. What if something goes wrong? • Graduate Tutors • College Tutors • Supervisors • University Counselling Service

  9. Student Union’s Advice Service www.studentadvice.cam.ac.uk/support/

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