7 Challenges To Write Research Papers Faster (& How To Overcome Them)…

I want to address seven challenges to writing research papers faster in this issue of my writing newsletter (which I am republishing here on Medium). If you want these in your inbox every two weeks, make sure you're subscribed for free here. Or follow me on Twitter. You will also leave this article knowing how to deal with the difficulties that every academic writer faces.

1. Lack of motivation or focus

A lot of hard work and patience are needed to write a research paper. It can be hard to stay motivated during the process, and many problems may arise. You might have trouble focusing on the task, not have enough time because of other commitments or distractions, put it off, worry about finding reliable sources of information, have trouble understanding complicated topics or ideas, not know enough about the subject being researched, or have bad writing skills. To get past these problems with motivation, you need to make a plan and set deadlines for each step.

1. Break down your tasks into manageable chunks. You should set specific and measurable goals for each part of your task, such as…