The Brutal Truth About Rigour in HCI
The seven rigour upgrades every HCI researcher needs but most still ignore
Professor Lennart Nacke, PhD
I help you change into a more resourceful researcher and writer (+/- AI). 35k+ research citations. University Research Chair & Tenured Full Professor.
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My step-by-step system for turning overwhelming thoughts into structured academic writing
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6 Ways I Turn Thesis Flaws into Power Moves
Most PhD candidates try to hide weaknesses, but I’ve coached dozens to use them as weapons with the BRIDGE method
5 Writing Strategies That Helped Me Break Perfectionism
The tactics that will finally get your research published when traditional advice fails
The PhD Supervision Secret That Universities Don't Want You to Know
How to turn your supervisor into your biggest advocate using the ACRES framework
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5 Synthesis Techniques for Literature Reviews
Stop writing elaborate annotated bibliographies (and instead turn summaries into genuine knowledge contributions)
The 8-Factor System That Separates Real Research From Academic Garbage
How 100+ health organizations (including WHO) actually decide which studies to trust
How to filter 10,000 papers down to 50 studies that matter
The systematic screening method that saved my PhD (and why most literature reviews fail before they start)
4 Strategic Planning Phases to Master Lit Reviews
How to plan for better literature reviews