Month: May 2023
How to write a good topic sentence
There are specific guidelines to follow when writing topic sentences that differ from those for regular sentences. Use a hook to pique the reader’s interest An effective topic sentence often includes a “hook” that captures the reader’s attention and encourages them to read more. There are various ways to create a hook, with shocking revelations […]
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ISHR Full Time Fellowship Africa Programme for Young Professionals
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) invites applications for its Full Time Fellowship Africa Programme for Young Professionals. Working in a small team, the Fellow will have the opportunity to learn at close hand what it means to work for an international human rights advocacy organization. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to […]
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DAAD PRIME Postdoc Research on International Mobility Experience
The call for applications is currently open for the DAAD PRIME Postdoctoral Researchers on International Mobility Experience. DAAD PRIME funds the international mobility of postdoctoral researchers with temporary positions at German universities. Postdocs who see their long-term career perspectives in Germany receive funding for an independent research stay abroad, based on temporary employment at a […]
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Postdoc positions on Gold Rush in the Data Mine
The Department of Theoretical Philosophy seeks candidates for postdoc projects on the philosophical aspects of data science and data science use (Gold Rush in the Data Mine), with specific attention to the use of data science methods in psychopathology. New data science methods are changing research in psychopathology: clinical psychiatrists use automated classification methods to find […]
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Post-doc – Environmental Humanities of Extraction in Africa
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position within the AFREXTRACT project Environmental Histories of Resource Extraction in Africa: Understanding Cultural and Political Responses to Environmental Transformation, financed by the European Research Council (ERC) Through a comparative study of three African localities of resource extraction (oil drilling in Nigeria; copper mining in Zambia; gold mining […]
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Fulltime Phd position in Patient Engagement Through Virtual Reality
The Faculty of Behavioral, Management, and Social Sciences (BMS), University of Twente welcomes applications for a full-time Phd position in Patient Engagement Through Virtual Reality. Development of eHealth monitoring and coaching systems starts with including participants’ needs and wishes to determine the scope and acceptance of technology. However, this is limited to the needs and […]
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Postdoctoral/Senior Researcher – Quantitative Sustainability Analysis
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is inviting applications for Postdoctoral/Senior Researcher – Quantitative Sustainability Analysis. Hogeschool van Amsterdam is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral or senior researcher with expertise in any of the following areas: Sustainability Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, […]
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How to Write a Persuasive Essay
In a student’s academic journey, writing a persuasive essay is a common task assigned by instructors. Regardless of whether or not you have studied rhetoric, you can apply its principles to craft a compelling essay that convinces your audience to accept your viewpoint. To achieve this, your essay must be grounded in sound logic and […]
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Tips on How to Write Creatively
Creative writing is the process of using imagination and creativity to write original works of fiction, poetry, or drama. It involves the use of language to create vivid and engaging stories, characters, and settings that can captivate and entertain readers. Creative writing can be both a hobby and a profession, with many authors and poets […]
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Generation of Ideas; How to Brainstorm
Brainstorming is the deliberate attempt to generate fresh ideas or answers to issues. It’s a useful preliminary stage in writing—whether creative, academic, or business—that helps writers know exactly what’s going into their projects. Because ideas are the most precious resource in any communication, brainstorming for writing is an essential component of the process. However, for […]
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