Resources

Selected academic resources spanning research labs, scholarly writing, research communication, and research training. Maintained on a best-effort basis.

✍️ Academic Reading and Writing

• How to Read a Paper by Prof. Srinivasan Keshav
  Describes a three-stage strategy for systematically reading research papers.

• How to Read a Technical Paper by Prof. Jason Eisner
  Practical strategies for reading and analyzing technical research papers.

• Write the Paper First by Prof. Jason Eisner
  Advice on structuring research by drafting the paper early.

• A Writer’s Reference — Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers
  A comprehensive handbook for developing professional and academic writing skills.

• On Writing Well — William Zinsser
  A classic guide to nonfiction writing. Although nearly 50 years old, it remains an excellent resource for understanding writing principles (Part I) and methods (Part II). The author also discusses different forms of writing in Part III. As William Zinsser notes, “Learning is a tonic.”

• Writing Tips by Prof. Jordan Boyd-Graber
  Practical guidance on academic writing and research communication.

• How to Write a Research Paper by Prof. David Poole
  Practical advice on structuring and writing a clear research paper.

🧭 Style Guides and Publication Standards

• Awesome ML Conference Paper Writing Style Guide
  A practical resource outlining structure, clarity, and stylistic conventions for high-quality ML research papers.

• IEEE Reference Guide
  Provides essential guidance on citations, abbreviations, formatting, and scholarly writing standards. IEEE Author Center source

• IEEE Editorial Style Manual for Authors
  A detailed manual covering editorial conventions and best practices for technical writing. IEEE Author Center source

• How to cite properly
  Different takes on doing citations right: Jordan Boyd-Graber on citation style · John Owens on common BibTeX errors · Jia-Bin Huang on citation etiquette · IEEE Citation Guidelines for formal reference

🎤 Research Communication

• How to Speak — Prof. Patrick Winston (YouTube)
  A widely recommended lecture on structuring and delivering research presentations.

• How to Ask a Question in Class by Prof. Jason Eisner
  Insightful advice on asking thoughtful, high-level academic questions.

• Revising an Academic Poster — Prof. Jia-Bin Huang (Twitter Thread)
  Practical guidance on improving research posters for clarity and impact.

• Generic Conference Talk Outline - Prof. Mark Hill; How to Give a Bad Talk - Prof. David Patterson

🎓 Research Skills and Mentorship

• Being a Researcher by Prof. Carlo Ghezzi
  A reflective course on research mindset and academic professionalism.

• Understanding Research Methods
  An introductory course covering core research methodology concepts.

• Awesome Academic NLP Research Labs Worldwide
  A curated directory of academic NLP research labs worldwide.

• Academic Research Opportunities for International Students
  A curated list of research mentorship programs for international students.

• Awesome ML Summer Schools (MLSS)
  A curated collection of machine learning summer schools worldwide.

For research mentorship opportunities or collaboration, feel free to contact me via email.