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Academic Writing and Publishing


How to Read Scholarly and Peer-Reviewed Articles: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to read scholarly and peer-reviewed articles faster and with better comprehension. A practical step-by-step guide for students, researchers, and professionals.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 148 min read


What Is Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)? A Guide for Clinical Research Sites
Learn what HEOR means for your clinical trial site and how it shapes sponsor decisions, site selection, and the data you collect every visit.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 124 min read


What Is an Adverse Event (AE) vs. a Serious Adverse Event (SAE)?
Learn the difference between an adverse event and a serious adverse event in clinical trials, definitions, criteria, and reporting timelines.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 95 min read


How to Write a Literature Review: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to write a literature review with our complete guide. Discover the 8 key steps, from defining scope to synthesis and creating a compelling academic review.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Jun 134 min read


A Guide to Scholarly Sources, Academic Articles, and Efficient Research
Confused by academic research? Learn how to find, read, and evaluate peer-reviewed scholarly sources like a pro. A complete beginner-friendly guide.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Jun 136 min read


ALCOA-C: The Standard for Clinical Research Documentation
Learn what ALCOA-C means and why it matters for clinical research sites. Tristar helps providers build audit-ready, compliant research programs.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 295 min read


What Is a Citation Manager? How Reference Management Software Improve Research Efficiency and Scholarly Writing
Learn what citation managers are, how they improve academic writing, and why students and researchers use them to streamline scholarly work.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 295 min read


How to Use Zotero: A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Research References
Learn how to use Zotero, the free citation manager trusted by students and researchers worldwide. A step-by-step guide to collecting, organizing, and citing sources.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 293 min read
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