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I've built a proven system to 10x the quality of your research output and share effective strategies to write better research papers with AI. I wrote 200+ papers with 30k+ citations in under 15 years. Tenured Full Professor.
How you succeed at paper writing
Hey Reader, Can you believe our new term is only 2 weeks away. So, exciting. And so little summer left. On the bright side, we started a bit early and are running some free guest lectures on LinkedIn this week and next. If you're on the academic job market currently, I found this interesting list of CS undergrad institutions that are hiring. Some of you might have also noticed that I'm updating my website with archives of the newsletter and a fresh new design. Feedback is always welcome....
🎓 Read 10x more papers now
Did somebody forward this? Join 12,696+ researchers: Subscribe free. 💡 Paid subscribers get weekly templates + ChatGPT prompts Hi Reader, Last week, a paid newsletter subscriber emailed they don’t take getting this advice for granted. They’ve tried my rebuttal and polite decline phrasebook for peer review from Notion (one of my recent bonuses) and said: “it worked great for me with my ADHD.” One thing I often forget is how useful some of the tools in my paid newsletter are for people with all...
🎓 5 literature review hacks
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hi Reader, I'm currently knee-deep in revamping my course (and prepping it for a fully in-person on-site event at CHI 2025 in Japan, if you're attending, please add it to your registration, would love to meet you there in person in April). I'm also working on some fresh Notion templates for paid newsletter subscribers as well. There is also a huge bonus coming (hopefully soon) for people, who have purchased the AI Research...
🎓 Your research gaps are bullsh1t
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, It's Thursday not Tuesday. I know. What the heck, Lennart. Maybe I tried to change a bit too much about the newsletter and got stuck. Maybe my 1:1 coaching offer really took off and I had a little less time for writing this week (good thing). Eeek. It happens. I guess you'll have to wait for the big update until next week, but I promise, it will be good. We are up to 7,278 subscribers this week and hey if you know...
10 steps to publish + get cited
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, So, I'm in a different time zone this week. Because pre-Christmas travel is the new hip. Either way, I'm thrilled to send you this week's newsletter jam-packed with my strategies for getting published and cited. I hope you enjoy. And thanks everyone for almost growing to 7,000 subscribers this year. I'm so excited for everyone here, who has joined us from Substack, X, BlueSky, LinkedIn, and all the other social...
5 tips for your CHI papers
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, Thanks for everyone, who showed up for my impromptu 'How to write a CHI paper' Masterclass livestream this weekend. The recording will be available for another week here: With CHI revisions coming up later today, it's a perfect time to reflect for HCI researchers on what makes a great paper for our top conference. So, here we go. How to write a CHI paper So, you might be a bit like I used to be. Dreaming of seeing...
7 steps to tell source quality
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, Thanks everyone for your support on Black Friday week. You supporting my work with your purchases on my courses means the world to me. I'm currently working on new bonus lessons for everyone, who's already purchased the paid newsletter and the AI Research Tools webinar by Christmas. It's also the end of the term here in Canada. Actually, my last week of University teaching for a while and, of course, lots of...
3 AI writing challenges (special offers)
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, I'm excited to bring you some awesome Black Friday best deal of the year offers this week before we get into this week's issue. Check out these amazing deals (and please use my affiliate links in this newsletter if you decide to purchase these). All codes are only valid Nov. 26 through Dec. 2. 40% off 1-year premium newsletter access Don't miss this 40% off deal on my newsletter content. Get all bonus materials on...
9 columns of a review matrix
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, Happy BlueSky week. Hope you are still enjoying your social media. Keep in mind my Substack challenge is still on until Christmas, where you can win a pro subscription to the paid version of this newsletter on Substack (Research Freedom) worth $160. If you're curious about what's there already (more content coming very soon), message me on Substack and I'll comp you a 7-day trial for it. So, how do you win the...
5 steps to a reading schedule
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, Thanks for everyone, who has been checking out my Substack and Bluesky last week. Interesting to see many academics moving away from X last week. Remember, I also publish daily tips on LinkedIn and Threads if you're currently migrating. Remember my challenge is still on until Christmas, where you can win a pro subscription to the paid version of this newsletter on Substack (Research Freedom) worth $160. If you're...
7 ways to keep AI honest
Did somebody forward this to you? Subscribe here or read it online. Hey Reader, Big congratulations to Pavithren Pakianathan for winning our testimonial giveaway for Thesis Fast Track in October. So happy for you. Enjoy the free webinar recording. Ok, I have another challenge for you from now until Christmas, where you can win a pro subscription to the paid version of this newsletter on Substack (Research Freedom) worth $160. What will the paid version of this newsletter include? Tactical...
I've built a proven system to 10x the quality of your research output and share effective strategies to write better research papers with AI. I wrote 200+ papers with 30k+ citations in under 15 years. Tenured Full Professor.