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Is it normal for a reviewer to comment about suitability for publication after addressing their comments?

answered Apr 25, 2022 at 16:27

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Is it ethical to award points for hilariously bad answers?

answered Nov 2, 2020 at 3:56

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I found an error in my exam that caused me to lose time on other questions, resulting in a lower grade. How can I appeal?

answered Sep 9, 2020 at 18:58

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As an international instructor, should I openly talk about my accent?

answered Apr 24, 2019 at 18:43

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Why does this site give different answers about leaving a bad situation compared to Workplace.SE?

answered May 29, 2021 at 4:21

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Would an honest researcher actually have to pay back their salary?

answered Jul 28, 2018 at 18:24

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I am the fifth author on a paper, but I contributed more than the fourth author. What to do?

answered Feb 2, 2022 at 17:29

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How do I find a new advisor for an unvaccinated graduate student?

answered Oct 29, 2021 at 19:49

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Is it inappropriate to contact my Master’s supervisor on Facebook or Instagram for a reference while she’s on maternity leave?

answered Nov 4, 2021 at 17:19

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Do you worry about using certain words too frequently in your research paper?

answered Jan 11, 2022 at 23:32

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Should I pick a time if a professor asks me to?

answered Nov 22, 2022 at 22:33

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Is it considered offensive to address one's seniors by name in the US?

answered Nov 30, 2020 at 3:26

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What to do when students answered more questions than instructed during an exam?

answered Nov 1, 2021 at 21:18

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How rude is it for a grad student to be late to a professor's valedictory lecture?

answered Jun 13, 2022 at 21:30

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Should professors pay undergraduate students doing research in their labs?

answered May 17, 2018 at 0:22

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How to tactfully refuse to be listed as a co-author

answered Jan 13, 2021 at 1:53

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Are 16 schools too many for a professor to provide recommendation letters to?

answered Jan 7, 2020 at 2:05

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Is "cum laude with honors" meaningful or a tautology in the US?

answered Aug 26, 2020 at 14:17

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How should you cite yourself when there are more than 15 authors?

answered Dec 30, 2022 at 21:08

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Professors refusing to write recommendation letter due to change of field

answered Aug 16, 2020 at 22:15

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What is the proper etiquette when declining a professor's Capstone project offer after I myself applied for it?

answered Jun 18, 2023 at 19:26

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Cold emailing another grad student at your institution to ask a question

answered Apr 8, 2021 at 15:34

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Am I conveying disrespect if I omit my gender pronoun from a conference nametag?

answered Jan 29, 2019 at 23:46

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Make coauthors let go of paper

answered May 27, 2025 at 16:11

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How much damage is done to an advisor relationship if I accidentally posted a premature draft on arXiv under sole authorship?

answered Oct 28, 2025 at 20:40

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Acknowledging local government for quarantine measures

answered Mar 20, 2020 at 17:53

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What does "All deadlines are: 11:59 PM UTC-12:00" mean?

answered Jul 1, 2020 at 19:17

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Submitted the same research article in two journals; now I'm scared

answered Sep 20, 2025 at 16:23

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Asking a professor for materials before the course

answered Jan 11, 2024 at 15:19

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Whose logo for an invited seminar in another university?

answered Dec 14, 2024 at 18:51

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Is it normal for a reviewer to comment about suitability for publication after addressing their comments?

Is it ethical to award points for hilariously bad answers?

I found an error in my exam that caused me to lose time on other questions, resulting in a lower grade. How can I appeal?

As an international instructor, should I openly talk about my accent?

Why does this site give different answers about leaving a bad situation compared to Workplace.SE?

Would an honest researcher actually have to pay back their salary?

I am the fifth author on a paper, but I contributed more than the fourth author. What to do?

How do I find a new advisor for an unvaccinated graduate student?

Is it inappropriate to contact my Master’s supervisor on Facebook or Instagram for a reference while she’s on maternity leave?

Do you worry about using certain words too frequently in your research paper?

Should I pick a time if a professor asks me to?

Is it considered offensive to address one's seniors by name in the US?

What to do when students answered more questions than instructed during an exam?

How rude is it for a grad student to be late to a professor's valedictory lecture?

Should professors pay undergraduate students doing research in their labs?

How to tactfully refuse to be listed as a co-author

Are 16 schools too many for a professor to provide recommendation letters to?

Is "cum laude with honors" meaningful or a tautology in the US?

How should you cite yourself when there are more than 15 authors?

Professors refusing to write recommendation letter due to change of field

What is the proper etiquette when declining a professor's Capstone project offer after I myself applied for it?

Cold emailing another grad student at your institution to ask a question

Am I conveying disrespect if I omit my gender pronoun from a conference nametag?

Make coauthors let go of paper

How much damage is done to an advisor relationship if I accidentally posted a premature draft on arXiv under sole authorship?

Acknowledging local government for quarantine measures

What does "All deadlines are: 11:59 PM UTC-12:00" mean?

Submitted the same research article in two journals; now I'm scared

Asking a professor for materials before the course

Whose logo for an invited seminar in another university?