Table 2. Self- Assessment Survey
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Question
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Responses
N (%)
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1. What methods did you use to explore and develop your idea during the writing process?
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Listed ideas and summarized
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4 (16)
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Prioritized ideas
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3 (12)
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Searched the literature
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12 (48)
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Compared different studies
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1 (4)
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Read around the subject
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3 (12)
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Brainstorming
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3 (12)
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Reading/highlighting the article
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5 (20)
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Rephrasing ideas from article
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1 (4)
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Discussion with colleagues and professors
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1 (4)
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2. What were some unexpected problems you encountered with writing?
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Finding weaknesses and strengths
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2 (8)
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Summarizing
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3 (12)
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Mental block
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2 (8)
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Paraphrasing
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10 (40)
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Limited space
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5 (20)
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Grammar/Punctuation
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5 (20)
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Prioritizing ideas
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1 (4)
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Appraising papers
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1 (4)
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Supporting ideas with evidence based practice
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1 (4)
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Legitimacy of a website
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1 (4)
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Linking ideas together
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1 (4)
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Full text availability
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2 (8)
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Number of references allowed – too limited
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1 (4)
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Commentary section
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1 (4)
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3. What was the most interesting thing you did in this writing project?
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Enhancing writing skills/Develop new skills
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6 (24)
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Experience writing a Pharmacy Review Articles
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4 (16)
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Enhancing own knowledge
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1 (4)
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Studying/comparing different fields and literature
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7 (28)
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Exposed to a variety of methods
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2 (8)
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Workshops to enhance English and Writing
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4 (16)
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Apply critical appraisal skills
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2 (8)
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Critical thinking
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1 (4)
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Comparing own thoughts with literature
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1 (4)
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Exchanging ideas with colleagues
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1 (4)
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Opportunity to express own views
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2 (8)
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4. What have you learned from these writing projects?
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How to write research article
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3 (12)
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Exposure to different types of research article
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1 (4)
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Confidence in finding strengths and limitations
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3 (12)
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Everything is possible
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1 (4)
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Present information clearly and concisely
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5 (20)
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Commentary on research and support the commentary
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4 (16)
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Paraphrasing skills
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4 (16)
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Active reading
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1 (4)
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Correcting grammar/punctuation
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4 (16)
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Using external references
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1 (4)
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Learning about different topics
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2 (8)
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How to critically appraise a paper
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4 (16)
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Understanding papers
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1 (4)
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Summarizing key points
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3 (12)
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Scientific writing
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2 (8)
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Prioritizing/organizing ideas
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2 (8)
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5. Things you do well
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Provide concise background information
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6 (24)
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Appropriate organization of ideas
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8 (32)
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Evidence to support argument
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2 (8)
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Paraphrasing
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3 (12)
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Summarizing
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4 (16)
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Critical appraisal of article
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3 (12)
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Providing sufficient references for support
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1 (4)
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Grammar/spelling
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3 (12)
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Literature review
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6 (24)
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Scientific writing
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1 (4)
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Commentary on the paper
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1 (4)
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Expressing own views in a written form
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1 (4)
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Finding strengths and limitations
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2 (8)
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Good understanding of subject before starting
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1 (4)
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6. Areas where you have shown recent improvement
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Commentary of research
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2 (8)
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Summarizing information
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3 (12)
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Writing background information
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4 (16)
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Looking deeper into the article
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1 (4)
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Grammar/punctuation/paragraph style
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4 (16)
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Vocabulary/transition words
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4 (16)
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Referencing
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1 (4)
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Paraphrasing
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5 (20)
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Flow of ideas
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1 (4)
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Critical appraisal skills
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4 (16)
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Supporting/refuting ideas using evidence
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1 (4)
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Literature search
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2 (8)
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Prioritizing ideas
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1 (4)
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Improving own views on topics
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1 (4)
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Comparing ideas
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2 (8)
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7. Areas needing further work
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Punctuation/grammar
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9 (36)
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Supporting strengths and limitations with explanations
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4 (16)
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Commentary on research
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2 (8)
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Identifying most important issues
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4 (16)
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Varying vocabulary
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3 (12)
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Opening and Concluding sentences
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3 (12)
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Importance of each paper in practice
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1 (4)
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Assembling thoughts and ideas
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2 (8)
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Interpreting results
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1 (4)
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Referencing
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2 (8)
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Paraphrasing
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1 (4)
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Providing robust background
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1 (4)
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Linking paragraphs and paragraph structure
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4 (16)
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More knowledge on topic
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1 (4)
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Critical appraisal skills
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1 (4)
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Summarizing ideas
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1 (4)
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Subscribing to educational writing material
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1 (4)
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8. Steps you will take to attain your goal
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Practice punctuation, read rules on punctuation and paragraphs
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6 (24)
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Visit writing lab
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2 (8)
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Use online resources
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3 (12)
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Give more supporting evidence on ideas
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1 (4)
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Read more resources
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11 (44)
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Keep updated with topics
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1 (4)
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Peer review
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1 (4)
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Proofread
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2 (8)
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Spend time writing other topics
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2 (8)
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Support ideas with literature
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1 (4)
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