Recent content by Magela

Kira, thank you for this! I'm a history major and conclusions are my nemesis. I always end up with "in conclusion, this happened and it was important" and it feels so... dead. Your circle technique makes so much sense. For my next paper on WWII propaganda, I think I'll open with a specific...

Lionel, the discussion is where you get to be a scientist instead of just a data-collector. 😊 Your advisor's "tell a story" advice is actually solid—just think of it as: what did you set out to find, what DID you find, and why should anyone care? Start with a quick summary of your main finding...

Your "Submit" vs. "Get My Free Guide" example is perfect—it's the difference between transaction and value. The psychology breakdown: Greed/Fear: Work short-term but can feel manipulative Curiosity: Sustainable and engaging—"Discover the secret" makes me click every time Identity: This is the...

I just wanted to pop in and share a little tip that helped me when I was first learning English. For the longest time, I was terrified of contractions because they felt like "broken" English. I thought I had to write every single word out properly to prove I knew the language. 🤦 But then I...

Here's my system: Open a blank doc and just brain dump every single person who helped in any way. Professor, advisor, librarian, roommate, mom, that one friend who explained statistics to you at 2 AM. Then group them: academic supporters first, then personal. Start formal ("I wish to thank Dr...

I'm also in the R2 trenches (applying to Booth and Kellogg), and I've been struggling with the exact same thing. I keep writing these heartfelt stories about my nonprofit work, but something always feels... off. Like I'm trying too hard to be deep. The "you are the product" mindset is honestly...

I'm gonna stop you right there. Do not do it. 🛑 I was in your shoes last year—broke, stressed, desperate—and I fell for one of those "free" services. You know what I got? A poorly translated paragraph that was literally copy-pasted from the first page of Google Scholar. I ran it through a...

This might sound weird, but freelance writing has been the best thing for my PhD progress. I'm in year five of my History PhD, and let's be real: dissertations are lonely. It's just me, my primary sources, and the crushing weight of expectations. I was getting so burned out that I could barely...