Very often I hear the same comment from students: “I never really understand the difference between a research paper and a thesis” (Confused Student, 2017). No problem at all my friend. Sit back, relax and let me try to explain in brief what the main differences and similarities between the two are and hopefully after this there will be very little doubt as to how they...

Trust me, I’ve been there. The deadline is approaching and you rush to finish writing your thesis or research paper. You told friends not to call, you have unplugged the Wi-Fi in your flat and all your concentration is on finishing the writing. You don’t even like the topic anymore. Initially you loved it, but after so much work and pressure you are now about to punch...

If you are reading this article it can only mean one thing: You are finishing or have finished your thesis and soon will have your colloquium! (Also called “viva” or “oral defense”). CONGRATULATIONS! Please do not be nervous or anxious. I am here to help you. I’ve developed some recommendations for you to have a successful colloquium! HERE WE GO!...

Sooo… it seems like you’ve finished your thesis and you are close to printing, submitting it to your supervisor and heading to the pub to have a relaxing beer, right? CONGRATULATIONS for coming this far! It has been a long way, right? You are almost there! But Wait a Minute! It’s not time to print or submit! …This is what you MUST do: Don’t go to the pub. Instead, get...

Has the following scene ever happened to you? You are at home practicing a pentatonic scale on a Yamaha guitar. You’ve been working on it for an hour and you are clearly improving, clearly in the zone! Suddenly your mom arrives home from work. Then, she asks you a very tricky question: Do you want to know what happened to me at work today? You stop playing the guitar and...