Web Directory

» How to Give a Good Research Talk
   What to focus on and why, slide tips, using examples, pruning, and getting feedback.
   http://research.microsoft.com/Users/simonpj/papers/giving-a-talk/giving-a-talk.htm

» How to have Your Abstract Rejected
   Funny and to the point advice on creating and submitting abstracts.
   http://www4.informatik.tu-muenchen.de/~nipkow/misc/reject.html

» Notes on Writing Papers and Theses
   Writing style tips. Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
   http://aerg.canberra.edu.au/pub/aerg/edulertz.htm

» Notes on the Structure of a Scientific Paper
   Style and content expectations, with examples.
   http://aerg.canberra.edu.au/pub/aerg/edupaper.htm

» Old Dominion University Library Research Tutorials
   Guides and tutorials to finding library materials for college papers and projects.
   http://www.lib.odu.edu/libassist/tutorials/index.htm

» So long, and thanks for the Ph.D.
   Useful advice on the politics of research, skills you should work on and motives of the people involved. Long but worth the read.
   http://www.cs.unc.edu/~azuma/hitch4.html

» Structured approach to presenting theses
   long detailed description of thesis structure
   http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/art/cperry.html

» Talking to others at conferences
   Tips about how to get past the 'feeling awkward' stage at conferences.
   http://www-personal.umich.edu/~danhorn/conference.txt

» Thesis, what examiners look for
   18 questions covering introduction, review, objectives, experiments and contribution.
   http://aerg.canberra.edu.au/pub/aerg/eduthes4.htm

» Writing Up Your PhD
   The human mind works on full power until you sit down to write. Good advice on how to get past this problem.
   http://sel.ics.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/~eddy/ResearchAdvice/writeup.html

» Writing and Presenting Your Thesis
   Advice for every stage of the process. List of general advice, suggestions and invaluable tips.
   http://www.learnerassociates.net/dissthes/