What if I told you your literature review should be the most compelling part of your paper? How would you change your writing or citation?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore the three most common pitfalls in literature reviews and show you how to transform your review into a focused, engaging narrative. You’ll learn why tone and structure matter just as much as content, and discover practical tools to map the scholarly conversation, stay organized, and guide your reader from big-picture problem to specific research questions.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Avoid turning your review into an endless series of standalone summaries

• Establish a clear through-line that connects introduction, theory, and research purpose

• Structure your review and keep each section concise, coherent, and engaging.

Ready to elevate your literature review from rote survey to persuasive argument? Tune in now, subscribe for more academic writing insights, and share your biggest lit-review win with us in the comments!

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Are you knee-deep in your thesis or dissertation and wondering how you’ll make it through? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the process whether it’s navigating formatting rules, managing technology, or just finding the motivation to keep going?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, I sit down with Kellen Schmidt, our university’s Thesis and Dissertation Services Coordinator, to unpack what really goes on behind the scenes of finishing graduate-level work. Kellen shares the most common struggles students face and dive into the emotional that too often accompany graduate study.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Navigate the technical hurdles of formatting, citations, and file types.
• Use AI responsibly (and cautiously) in your academic writing.
• Build a support network that will advocate for you through the hardest stretches.
• Protect your well-being while staying on track with your degree.

Tune in for a candid conversation about what it really takes to finish strong and why finding your people, giving yourself grace, and even treating yourself once a day might be the best academic advice you’ll ever get.

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Email: publishingacademicresearch@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7

Schedule a Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Do you find that you are rewriting yourself out of your work just to get published? Can you handle harsh reviews and hold onto your purpose?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack the challenges you face in the review and editorial process and then share concrete practices to turn feedback into forward momentum. We'll talk about how to develop the ability to handle productive, but uncomfortable, feedback while not giving up your voice or your passion.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Cope with the pressure to alter your tone and content to match reviewers’ or editors’ feedback.

• Bounce back when long-term projects fall short.

• Reconcile contradictory reviewer comments without losing your passion or your voice.

Tune in to learn how to protect your vision, harness feedback, and stay motivated through the ups and downs of academic publishing. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if these tips help you advance your next submission.

Want to Connect?

Email: publishingacademicresearch@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7

Schedule a Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min