Wonders Blog:
Musings on Academia and AI in Research
Wonders Blog:
Musings on Academia and AI in Research
Academic life is a whirlwind. The excitement of contributing to humanity's body of knowledge but also the real struggles with finishing your thesis or PhD. Here you will find practical help and our thoughts on navigating academic lifestyle.
Academic life is a whirlwind. The excitement of contributing to humanity's body of knowledge but also the real struggles with finishing your thesis or PhD. Here you will find practical help and our thoughts on navigating academic lifestyle.
Looking for practical guides and tips? Visit The Rabbit Hole — our selection of in-depth guides for scholarly tasks from citations and literature review to data analysis.
Looking for practical guides and tips? Visit The Rabbit Hole — our selection of in-depth guides for scholarly tasks from citations and literature review to data analysis.
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Research Tools for Graduate Students: The Complete 2026 Toolkit
Build your MA and PhD toolkit: 25+ research tools for discovery, organization, writing, and collaboration. Free and paid options compared by category.
Feb 2026
Best Literature Review Tools in 2026: 15 AI-Powered & Traditional Options Compared
Discover the best literature review tools for finding, organizing, and synthesizing research. Includes free options, AI-powered tools, and comparison tables.
Jan 2026
Best Elicit Alternatives in 2026
Struggling with Elicit's learning curve? You're not alone. Elicit pioneered AI literature reviews and is a total powerhouse for researchers. But 2026 offers many alternatives that could better fit your workflow.
Jan 2026
Research Tools for Graduate Students: The Complete 2026 Toolkit
Build your MA and PhD toolkit: 25+ research tools for discovery, organization, writing, and collaboration. Free and paid options compared by category.
Feb 2026
Best Elicit Alternatives in 2026
Struggling with Elicit's learning curve? You're not alone. Elicit pioneered AI literature reviews and is a total powerhouse for researchers. But 2026 offers many alternatives that could better fit your workflow.
Jan 2026
How to Start a Literature Review
Learn how to structure, outline, and write your literature review with templates, real examples, and expert tips for beginners.
How to Start a Literature Review
Learn how to structure, outline, and write your literature review with templates, real examples, and expert tips for beginners.
How to Start a Literature Review
Learn how to structure, outline, and write your literature review with templates, real examples, and expert tips for beginners.
How to Start a Literature Review
Learn how to structure, outline, and write your literature review with templates, real examples, and expert tips for beginners.
How to Write a Research Question: Types, Examples & Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to craft effective research questions with examples across qualitative, quantitative, and correlational research.
How to Write a Research Question: Types, Examples & Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to craft effective research questions with examples across qualitative, quantitative, and correlational research.
How to Write a Research Question: Types, Examples & Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to craft effective research questions with examples across qualitative, quantitative, and correlational research.
How to Write a Research Question: Types, Examples & Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to craft effective research questions with examples across qualitative, quantitative, and correlational research.
Complete Guide to AI-Assisted Research Ethics
Explore the correct use of AI in academic research.
Complete Guide to AI-Assisted Research Ethics
Explore the correct use of AI in academic research.
Complete Guide to AI-Assisted Research Ethics
Explore the correct use of AI in academic research.
Complete Guide to AI-Assisted Research Ethics
Explore the correct use of AI in academic research.
How to Find Research Gaps: 3-step-method
Learn a simple, 3-step, method to find research gaps.
How to Find Research Gaps: 3-step-method
Learn a simple, 3-step, method to find research gaps.
How to Find Research Gaps: 3-step-method
Learn a simple, 3-step, method to find research gaps.
How to Find Research Gaps: 3-step-method
Learn a simple, 3-step, method to find research gaps.
Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Academic Literature
How to collect, categorize, and analyze your literature review.
Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Academic Literature
How to collect, categorize, and analyze your literature review.
Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Academic Literature
How to collect, categorize, and analyze your literature review.
Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Academic Literature
How to collect, categorize, and analyze your literature review.
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How to Cite in Vancouver Style: Complete ICMJE Guide
The Vancouver citation style for biomedical and health sciences.
How to Cite in Vancouver Style: Complete ICMJE Guide
The Vancouver citation style for biomedical and health sciences.
How to Cite in Vancouver Style: Complete ICMJE Guide
The Vancouver citation style for biomedical and health sciences.
How to Cite in Vancouver Style: Complete ICMJE Guide
The Vancouver citation style for biomedical and health sciences.
How to Cite in IEEE Format: Complete Citation Guide
The IEEE citations for engineering and computer science.
How to Cite in IEEE Format: Complete Citation Guide
The IEEE citations for engineering and computer science.
How to Cite in IEEE Format: Complete Citation Guide
The IEEE citations for engineering and computer science.
How to Cite in IEEE Format: Complete Citation Guide
The IEEE citations for engineering and computer science.
How to Cite in MLA Format: Complete 9th Edition Guide
MLA citation style for humanities, literature, and languages
How to Cite in MLA Format: Complete 9th Edition Guide
MLA citation style for humanities, literature, and languages
How to Cite in MLA Format: Complete 9th Edition Guide
MLA citation style for humanities, literature, and languages
How to Cite in MLA Format: Complete 9th Edition Guide
MLA citation style for humanities, literature, and languages
How to Cite in Harvard Style: Complete Referencing Guide
The Harvard citation style used in by UK, Australian, and international universities.
How to Cite in Harvard Style: Complete Referencing Guide
The Harvard citation style used in by UK, Australian, and international universities.
How to Cite in Harvard Style: Complete Referencing Guide
The Harvard citation style used in by UK, Australian, and international universities.
How to Cite in Harvard Style: Complete Referencing Guide
The Harvard citation style used in by UK, Australian, and international universities.
How to Cite in Chicago Style: Complete 18th Edition Guide
Chicago-format citations used by history, arts, and humanities
How to Cite in Chicago Style: Complete 18th Edition Guide
Chicago-format citations used by history, arts, and humanities
How to Cite in Chicago Style: Complete 18th Edition Guide
Chicago-format citations used by history, arts, and humanities
How to Cite in Chicago Style: Complete 18th Edition Guide
Chicago-format citations used by history, arts, and humanities
Not seeing your citation style?
Looking for Turabian, ACS, ASA, Bluebook, NLM, ACSME, AIP, SBL, or others? Our complete guide has you covered.
How to Cite Yourself (Self-Citation)
Referencing your own previous work? Here's how to cite yourself properly—and when it's appropriate to do so.
How to Cite Yourself (Self-Citation)
Referencing your own previous work? Here's how to cite yourself properly—and when it's appropriate to do so.
How to Cite Yourself (Self-Citation)
Referencing your own previous work? Here's how to cite yourself properly—and when it's appropriate to do so.
How to Cite Yourself (Self-Citation)
Referencing your own previous work? Here's how to cite yourself properly—and when it's appropriate to do so.
How to Cite Sources Without an Author
No author listed? You can still cite it properly. Here's how to handle anonymous and authorless sources.
How to Cite Sources Without an Author
No author listed? You can still cite it properly. Here's how to handle anonymous and authorless sources.
How to Cite Sources Without an Author
No author listed? You can still cite it properly. Here's how to handle anonymous and authorless sources.
How to Cite Sources Without an Author
No author listed? You can still cite it properly. Here's how to handle anonymous and authorless sources.
How to Cite Online Videos (YouTube, TikTok, Lectures, Webinars)
Citing a YouTube video or TikTok in your paper? Here's how to format it correctly for academic work.
How to Cite Online Videos (YouTube, TikTok, Lectures, Webinars)
Citing a YouTube video or TikTok in your paper? Here's how to format it correctly for academic work.
How to Cite Online Videos (YouTube, TikTok, Lectures, Webinars)
Citing a YouTube video or TikTok in your paper? Here's how to format it correctly for academic work.
How to Cite Online Videos (YouTube, TikTok, Lectures, Webinars)
Citing a YouTube video or TikTok in your paper? Here's how to format it correctly for academic work.
How to Cite Sources You Can't Fully Access
Stuck behind a paywall? Working from an abstract? Here's how to handle citations for sources you can't read in full.
How to Cite Sources You Can't Fully Access
Stuck behind a paywall? Working from an abstract? Here's how to handle citations for sources you can't read in full.
How to Cite Sources You Can't Fully Access
Stuck behind a paywall? Working from an abstract? Here's how to handle citations for sources you can't read in full.
How to Cite Sources You Can't Fully Access
Stuck behind a paywall? Working from an abstract? Here's how to handle citations for sources you can't read in full.
How to Cite Preprints, Working Papers, and Non-Peer-Reviewed Sources
Preprints and working papers need citations too—but the rules are different. Here's how to do it right.
How to Cite Preprints, Working Papers, and Non-Peer-Reviewed Sources
Preprints and working papers need citations too—but the rules are different. Here's how to do it right.
How to Cite Preprints, Working Papers, and Non-Peer-Reviewed Sources
Preprints and working papers need citations too—but the rules are different. Here's how to do it right.
How to Cite Preprints, Working Papers, and Non-Peer-Reviewed Sources
Preprints and working papers need citations too—but the rules are different. Here's how to do it right.
Curious about other citation edge-cases?
Wondering how to cite sources with no date, Government websites, blogposts, or other peculiarities? Browse all our source guides.
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