Second, be confident. Believe that you are excellent. Some people's psychology is still inferior and fragile. The results of basic courses can't reach their own ideals, the speed of entering disciplines is not as fast as others, and the ability to accept new knowledge is not as strong as others, so they begin to doubt themselves and stop believing what others can do, and they can do it themselves. People with this kind of psychology must first understand what the standard of excellent graduate students is. Professor Shi of Wuhan University believes that there are three criteria for excellent graduate students. The first criterion is qualitative, and it is necessary to correctly distinguish the concepts of top and excellent. The second criterion is quantification, the top quantification is the top 5% of the group, and the excellent quantification is the top 5% ~ 20% of the group, which means that if you can achieve the top 10% in a field, it is already excellent; The third criterion is a vague concept, which combines qualitative and quantitative methods. The so-called excellent students mean that among the master students or doctoral students, their academic performance is above average, they are in good health and have good interpersonal relationships. They can publish certain academic papers every year or do some work in their tutors' works, and they can get scholarships every year, not necessarily first-class scholarships. It is enough to be excellent during the study period, so the results that such students can make after leaving school are not necessarily worse than those of top students. Secondly, we should establish a correct concept of positioning and sequencing. Maybe in middle school, I discussed whether to be a "phoenix tail" or a "chicken head". From high school to university, from university to graduate student, I often find that "the head of a chicken" is still the first in Phoenix Group. Why? I think this is a question of one's own positioning. Although he is a "chicken head", he has the consciousness and psychology to be a "head". In another environment, he will still subconsciously try to be a "head".
Third, take the initiative to meet the challenge. You should have the determination to face up to the difficulties. I believe that as long as you try your best, everything will be fine. In the process of doing the project, we are faced with a strange field. Whether to take it as a challenge and take the initiative to meet it, or to take it as a persistent problem, timid and hesitant, the results will definitely be completely different. If you want to graduate normally, you must complete the project. If you want to find a job that suits you in the future, you must master excellent skills. Since both initiative and passivity want to achieve the same goal, why not choose initiative? When you inspire your enthusiasm and potential, you will find that nothing can stop you from moving forward. From then on, your life will be calmer, less tired, more happy and less helpless.
Fourth, we should seize the opportunity. On the one hand, research is full of opportunities. An experiment, a data, a field trip, a conversation with a tutor, reading a document, reading a book, listening to an academic report, taking a class, even a joke, an idea and a dream may all bring you inspiration. Grasping them, thinking diligently and being brave in practice may all bring you academic breakthroughs. On the other hand, make clever use of the opportunity to make the tutor pay attention to you, like you and trust you, and make the tutor make up his mind to train you and give you the burden. You can express your unique opinions at the exchange meeting, and let the tutor know your ability, knowledge and quality. You can submit a work report to your tutor every week, month, quarter, half a year or year to let your tutor know your work content and progress. If there is an opportunity, discuss the problem with your respected tutor or those knowledgeable teachers. Even if you feel like walking in the clouds, turning the stone into gold at that moment will save you a lot of time and benefit you for life.
Fifth, we must innovate. A big difference between graduate students and undergraduates is that graduate students should have a scientific way of thinking and the ability to solve problems independently. You can't ask others to teach you what to do like an undergraduate. You are looking for what to do and how to do it yourself. Don't repeat what others have done, even the latest foreign literature reports, otherwise it will become an experimental course for undergraduates. Take the test results seriously, dare to find and ask questions, and study them deeply. Sometimes these questions are a new discovery.
Sixth, read literature and write papers. After entering the postgraduate stage, we should start systematic and systematic learning. Only by standing on the shoulders of giants can we grow faster. First of all, read the introductory and general papers in your field, that is, the most basic things in this subject, and know the basic concepts, terms, basic problems and basic analysis methods of this subject; Then read a lot of professional literature, find out the direction and topics that are easy to produce results, and try to choose topics that are also of interest to the tutor and can give play to their own advantages. After entering the project, you should work hard and dare to contribute, not to mention the quantity and quality of published papers is one of the criteria for evaluating outstanding graduate students. The process of writing a thesis is a summary of our previous work and plays a connecting role. In addition, the writing ability of academic papers is also an essential training and exercise content for graduate students, which can lay the foundation for future project declaration and grant application.
Seventh, scientific research ethics and interpersonal relationship. As an excellent graduate student, we should advocate a pragmatic and realistic scientific research style, resolutely oppose and put an end to fraud and plagiarism, and also establish good interpersonal relationships. When I first entered the business, I might not know anything. At this time, I shouldn't be too arrogant. I should consult others with an open mind and learn more from others. In addition, brothers and sisters are experienced people. Their transmission, help and bringing can help you get rid of helplessness, and they are the best boosters besides mentors. After entering the research group, we should maintain a good cooperative relationship with the team, be sincere and tolerant; Learn to be broad and tolerant of other people's shortcomings; We should dare to admit our mistakes and constantly improve ourselves.
Finally, we should make clear the purpose of learning. What will you do after graduation? Whether to continue studying for a Ph.D. and engage in scientific research, or go out of school to work. If it is the former, it is necessary to make unremitting research after finding the direction, and do deep and specialized work; If it is the latter, it is necessary to do more projects and learn more applied knowledge. Moreover, after all, we must go to society and integrate into society. Therefore, we should make full use of all the conditions provided by the institute and participate in some activities as much as possible. If individuals have the ability, they can also organize their own activities. I believe I will learn a lot from it.