This is the audio from a screencast on improving your PowerPoint presentations. In this podcast I share the three keys to a great presentation: 1) Using evidence-based communication principles, 2) Great images, and 3)Telling a compelling a story. Links Presentation screencast PowerPoint file of the presentation Unsplash Eight evidenced-based commun…

On this episode of the startup scientist I cover how to disseminate your published work, both to the public and to other scientists. Links Open Science Framework preprint server Everything Hertz podcast Startup Scientist on Instagram Startup Scientist on Twitter Dan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

On this episode of the startup scientist, I cover about how to pitch your paper to the journal editor and some commonly overlooked checks you should do before paper submission. Links JANE (Journal/Author Name Estimator) Statcheck Startup Scientist on Instagram Startup Scientist on Twitter Dan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

On this episode of the startup scientist I cover how to get feedback on your final draft. Links ASAPbio preprint FAQs bioRxiv Open Science Framework preprints Interview with Jessica Polka (Everything Hertz podcast) Startup Scientist on Instagram Startup Scientist on Twitter Dan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

On this episode of the Start Up Scientist, I share some tips on how to track your writing progress and my favourite smartphone app for staying focused. Links Forest smartphone app Startup Scientist on Instagram Startup Scientist on Twitter Dan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In this minicast episode, Dan walks you through how to get started with your paper and how reading improves your writing. Links Startup Scientist on Instagram Startup Scientist on Twitter Dan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan explains how to best assemble your co-author team and how to send emails to potential collaborators that will get replies. Links Everything Hertz podcast Startup Scientist on Instagram Slack Startup Scientist on Twitter Dan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Dan introduces his new series on taking a paper from idea to publication. In this episode, he discusses how to pick a project and why it's important to identify a target journal for paper submission as early as possible. Links Medium blogging platform Startup Scientist on Instagram Startup Scientist on Twitter Dan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See ac…

Dan discusses whether you should tackle high risk projects or play it safe for your PhD.Links:Instagram - instagram.com/startup_sciTwitter - @startup_sci Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan answers a listener's question on finding and building collaborations. He also shares the three things you should master early in your scientific career.Links:Instagram - instagram.com/startup_sciEverything Hertz podcast - @everything-hertz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In this mincast episode, Dan shares how he reverse engineers his career goals and how this helps him with daily decision making.Links:Instagram - instagram.com/startup_sciEverything Hertz podcast - soundcloud.com/everything-hertz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's how Dan trained himself to spend less time looking his phone and more time doing quality work that matters. Links:Forest app: https://www.forestapp.cc/en/Instagram: instagram.com/startup_sciTwitter: twitter.com/startup_sciFacebook: www.facebook.com/startup.scientist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In the latest episode of the Startup Scientist mini-cast Dan shares the 5 elements of a memorable reseach story:1. The problem 2. The small win3. The hurdle4. The resolution5. The cliffhangerLinks:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TSS_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startup.scientistDan's other podcast, Everything Hertz: https://soundcloud.com…

In the latest episode of the Startup Scientist mini-cast Dan reviews "Deep work", a new book about working in a distracted world.Links:Deep Work bookhttps://amzn.com/B013UWFM52Cal Newport's bloghttp://calnewport.com/blog/ Dan's other podcast, Everything Hertzhttps://soundcloud.com/everything-hertzTwitter:https://twitter.com/TSS_podcastFacebook:http…

One of the best ways that you can spread your scientific ideas is by using images and images. But what if you can't afford a scientific illustrator or a graphic designer?In the latest episode of the Startup Scientist mini-cast Dan shares three ways you can create shareable images - for free!Links:Canvahttps://www.canva.comMind the graphhttp://mindt…

You develop a pretty thick skin working in academia. Often the editor’s rejection message of “your manuscript doesn’t fit the scope of the journal” feel’s like they’re saying, “you know that thing you poured the last six months of your life into — it really isn’t that good”.As a scientist, it’s crucial to remember that sometimes you win and sometim…

Whether you realise it or not, people are talking about your research online. Can you really afford to miss the chance to be a part of these conversations?The latest minicast episode of the Startup Scientist covers why your online presence is important and how to build it as an academic. Dan shares some tips on which social networks you should be a…

As a scientist our goal is to produce outputs - if you're not sharing your science you’re just doing a hobby. In this episode, Dan discussed the importance of getting quick feedback on your work so you can learn whether to pivot or persevere. Links:Almetricshttp://www.altmetric.comDan's almetrics paper in the American Journal of Psychiatryhttps://w…

In this episode, Dan introduces the Startup Scientist podcast, which will cover how to navigate and build your scientific career using a startup framework. Links:Overcast podcast apphttps://overcast.fmDan's other podcast, Everything Hertzhttps://soundcloud.com/everything-hertzTwitter:https://twitter.com/TSS_podcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/…