A Good Researcher = Strong Research Skills + Strong Presentation Skills

Presentation skills are crucial for a researcher, but people often overlook their importance.

We often hear complaints about reviewers: “Reviewers don’t understand my paper. The answers to their questions are already mentioned in the paper.” “Why can’t the reviewers get the point of my work? Isn’t it obvious?”

Indeed, the quality of reviewers has decreased in recent years. But on the other hand, could it be that the paper’s structure is not clear enough, and the writing is not sufficient to quickly convey the research contributions to someone with a relevant background?

This is your PhD, and you have to make your own decisions.

Pursuing a PhD is a long journey, requiring several years of training to eventually become an independent researcher.

There was a passage that deeply influenced me: “At the moment you receive your PhD, you and your advisor share the same title and have an equal voice in academia.” Yes! The meaning of a PhD is that you become an expert in a certain field. You will have unique insights and may even be better than your advisor in this field.

So, try not to rely too much on your advisor. This is your PhD, and you need to plan your own future.