{"id":3956,"date":"2022-11-30T03:06:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T03:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2024-02-19T07:54:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T07:54:01","slug":"research-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Skills: 7 Ways for Students to Restore Focus on Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3957\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-alex-fu-945966.jpg\" alt=\"Research skills: 7 Ways for students to restore focus on learning\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-alex-fu-945966.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-alex-fu-945966-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-alex-fu-945966-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-alex-fu-945966-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-alex-fu-945966-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Alex Fu on Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you know that there are some simple <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that can give your PhD journey a boost?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You have embarked on your doctoral journey, eager to carry out original research, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">learn research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and contribute to the existing universe of knowledge in your field. However, this many-year journey is also a challenging one; a highly intellectual and often emotional pursuit with its share of anxieties and pressures. But don\u2019t get disheartened. There are a few simple strategies you can adopt to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/common-phd-problems-and-simple-ways-to-overcome-them\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cope with issues and distractions along the way<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, re-focus your mind and learn new <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-skills\/#7_Ways_to_improve_your_research_skills\" >7 Ways to improve your research skills\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ways_to_improve_your_research_skills\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">7 Ways to improve your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s look at some techniques to help you to keep up with everything you need to do and restore focus on learning <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> while you attain your doctorate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Develop a confident and resilient attitude:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Deciding to take the step to equip yourself with a doctorate is a commendable decision by itself. One of the simplest <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you should have is internalizing your confidence in being able to tackle challenges. Remember that the road may have its share of ups and downs but you are in it for the long haul. Keeping up your morale and staying motivated is an important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skill<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you are to get through the gruelling four-to-five-year journey to attaining your PhD.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Set your own targets:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The road to a PhD can be a lonely one, but it allows you to develop some crucial <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Since it is a personal journey, the more proactive you are the more rewarding it. Setting manageable targets will help lessen any feeling of anxiety you may have. While your supervisor plays an integral role in providing advice and support, you should aim to create your own daily to-do lists, work plans, weekly and monthly goals that will enable you to work within a timebound framework. This basic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research skill<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will help you to progress with your field\/lab work as well as make progress with writing and preparing initial drafts of, for instance, your thesis introduction and literature review.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Continue the learning process: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While learning the basics of how to be an effective researcher, make time to build and enhance your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. As part of your PhD requirements, you will be expected to write impactful research articles, present them in seminars, and even publish them in peer-reviewed journals. These require specific <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that have their own gradual learning curve and need to be carefully cultivated. Reaching out to your supervisor or advisor and attending seminars or training courses offered by your department or university will help a great deal. You can also learn new <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by yourself and at your own pace by taking up some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/upskill.researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=research-skills-7-ways-for-students-to-restore-focus-on-learning\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">expert-led online courses for researchers<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=research-skills-7-ways-for-students-to-restore-focus-on-learning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-4_Learn-and-Network.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-4_Learn-and-Network.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-4_Learn-and-Network-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Master your time management skills: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you need to learn is time management. This essential skill will help you all through life, helping you lessen your stress as you proceed to meet tight deadlines. Great time management skills also allow you to balance your regular field or lab work with learning activities such as seminars, courses, and lectures, and even leave you some time for socializing. However, keep in mind that things may not always go as expected, for example, when experiments may take longer than expected to yield results. This should not lead to a state of anxiety or stress instead your time management skills will empower you to make the best of the situation at this point of time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Enroll in research groups or communities: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/7-effective-networking-tips-for-researchers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Building a network of peers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where you can learn useful <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, discuss ideas, share experiences, and get inputs is a great way to refine your work. So make an effort to connect with other PhD students, post-docs and senior researchers by enrolling in research groups or attending events by your institute. Actively engaging with a thriving global researcher community can broaden your perspective, aid your learning process, and add to your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Embrace suggestions and advice:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The best strategy for PhD students, and one of the important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is to remain focused and adapt quickly if you think things are not going your way. Be open to new ideas and suggestions that have the potential to enhance your work, take time to carefully consider each one (discuss these with your supervisor, if possible), and then be ready to tweak your approach. The advice you receive can add new dimensions to your work and further enrich your research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Keep the larger goal in sight: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In navigating the ups and downs of this academic journey, the larger goal of earning your PhD and the work that you eventually desire to take on should be your driving force. Reminding yourself of this aspect will certainly help you learn the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> required to tackle the many hurdles and overwhelming tasks that inevitably arise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember that you are on this journey because you are passionate about the topic you have chosen for your doctorate. Therefore, inculcating a winning attitude and building essential <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> should be your main motivation. When you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">learn research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and keep practicing these, you will find your PhD journey getting easier. However, remember, that it is also important to take a step back once in a while to indulge in other activities or interests, which will help you maintain a healthy work-life balance as you learn new <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and race toward your goal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know that there are some simple research skills that can give your PhD journey a boost?\u00a0\u00a0 You have embarked on your doctoral journey,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3957,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[492,1],"tags":[463,30,462,461],"class_list":["post-3956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-growth","category-researcher-life","tag-courses-for-researchers","tag-online-learning","tag-phd-students","tag-research-skills"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Research skills: 7 Ways for students to restore focus on learning | Researcher.Life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The PhD journey comes with its share of anxieties and pressures and honing your research skills can help you cope better and keep your focus on learning. 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