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Stories Behind the Research | Dr. Maria Alejandra Piñero de Plaza

In this inspiring episode of Stories Behind the Research, I sit down with Dr. Maria Alejandra Piñero de Plaza to explore the personal journey behind her academic success. We discuss what sparked her passion for research, the pivotal moments that led her to pursue a PhD, and the challenges she's navigated as a woman of colour in academia.

Dr. Piñero de Plaza shares candid reflections on how her identity has shaped her research, her resilience in the face of structural barriers, and the importance of staying grounded in purpose. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the richness that diverse voices bring to the academic space.

If you’ve ever wondered about the human stories behind scholarly work — the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the lived experiences — this episode is for you.

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Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

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Join us on today's episode as Dr. Alhassan dives into the world of qualitative methodology and publishing. Learn how to sidestep common pitfalls to boost your chances of publication. Don't miss out on this expert advice!

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On this episode,  i share my experience of Imposter Syndrome in Academia and tips that have helped me overcome this syndrome. Enjoy listening.

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This podcast addresses  3 of the most common misconceptions about doing research. 

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On this  episode, I discuss some of the mistakes I made during my research journey. We live and learn right? hopefully it helps someone along their own journey too.

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A simple  way of choosing the appropriate qualitative method.

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On this episode, i share some helpful tips and ideas on how to write a Literature Review

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In this log, I discuss some important points  when constructing your research question. Enjoy.

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Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

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If you need a guide on how to write your research proposal whether Undergraduate, Honours, Masters, PhD, Ethics and grants, the tips here will get you on your way.

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In this log, we discuss different types of sampling methods for Quantitative Research. Enjoy!.

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Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences