PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or Dissertation

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**********Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast********** Whether you're a graduate student staring down a thesis/dissertation, a junior scholar building your research agenda, or a seasoned academic ready to level up, this podcast is here to help you develop your academic writing, research, and career. My name is Dr. C. Kyle Rudick and I'm a full professor, writing coach, podcast host, and public speaker. I’ve published dozens of articles, chapters, books, and essays, and edited for some of the top outlets in my field. I want you to be a part of a community of scholars who recognize that our work matters and that we have the greatest impact when we approach our writing and careers with ethics of rigor, self-care, and joy. Each episode is packed with practical strategies to: Build a sustainable and impactful research program Finish your thesis or dissertation Boost writing productivity and make the most of your time Get published and increase your scholarly visibility Navigate job searches, tenure and promotion, and grant success And most importantly, protect your mental health and motivation along the way If you're ready to quiet the inner critic, enhance your academic career and finally get your research out into the world, then you’re in the right place. Want to Connect? Website: publishingacademicresearch.com Email: publishingacademicresearch@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 (http://www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7) Schedule a Free 30-minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Publisher

C. Kyle Rudick, PhD | Academic Writing Coach

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2025

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 of 71 episodes have a transcript.

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   27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Articulating a Compelling Research Gap | Ep. 69

   What makes your research necessary? How do you convince readers that your study contributes something meaningful to an already-established body of scholarship? Hey co-authors! One of the most challenging parts of academic writing is articulating the research gap. You might know your topic inside and out, have spent months reviewing the literature, and recognize that your study has something valuable to offer. But translating that knowledge into a clear, persuasive argument for why your research matters? That's a different challenge. In this episode, you'll learn: Recognize the indicators of a weak research gap argument, especially over relying on a lack of studies to justify your work. Build a persuasive gap statement using a practical, three-part structure to establish what we know, identify what remains unresolved, and explain why addressing it matters. Align your gap with your study by ensuring that your research questions, methods, and intended contributions work together to address the problem you've identified. Use reader-centered questions to determine whether your research gap clearly communicates the purpose and potential significance of your study. Remember, co-authors: your research gap isn't just about what the literature is missing. It's about making a compelling case for why that missing piece matters. The more clearly you articulate that argument, the easier it becomes for readers to understand why your research deserves a place in the scholarly conversation. Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: publishingacademicresearch@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

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   20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Teaching Like a Researcher | Ep. 68

   Host C. Kyle Rudick explores how integrating teaching with research strengthens academic careers by aligning course objectives with scholarly interests and generating new research questions.

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   13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Starting an Academic Coaching Service: Interview with Paulina Cossette | Ep. 67

   Dr. Paulina Cossette shares her journey and insights on launching a successful academic coaching service, interviewing with host C. Kyle Rudick.

Inside a recent episode

Articulating a Compelling Research Gap | Ep. 69

Published 27 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So that's paragraph one. Paragraph two is now specify what remains unresolved. What's the limitation? What's unanswered? What's the contradiction? What's the missing perspective? What is it that isn't there or is there but is not helpful to what it is that you're trying to get at through your project? Again, write a paragraph on this. Write through those 10 studies and demonstrate to yourself what it is that's unresolved, not necessarily missing, not necessarily lacking, but unresolved in the literature. Third thing, now explain the significance of it. Why does it matter that we don't know this thing? […]

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• Paulina Cossette
• Eric Thomas Weber
• Amy Aldridge
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