Cargando…
Graduate research : a guide for students in the sciences /
'Graduate Research' is an all-in-one resource for prospective and matriculated graduate students in the sciences. The newly revised edition includes updates to every chapter. It covers a range of topics including writing and preparation of research proposals, developing and refining teachi...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
|---|---|
| Autores principales: | , , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
London, UK :
Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier,
2016.
|
| Edición: | Fourth edition. |
| Temas: | |
| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Author Biographies; Bob Smith; Lou Densmore; Ed Lener; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; References; Chapter 1
- Getting Started; Choosing graduate study in the sciences; Investigating possibilities for graduate study in the sciences; University organization; The players; Allegiances and obligations; Chapter 2
- Attitudes, Commitments, and Creativity; Attitudes and commitments; Creativity; Levels of creativity; Characteristics of auctors; Chapter 3
- Making Choices; Choices in types of research; Choosing an advisor and mentor.
- Adopting role modelsEvaluating financial support options; Selecting programs of study; Considering interdisciplinary versus disciplinary research; Choosing a research problem; Selecting courses and using research aids; Recommending thesis and dissertation committee members; Chapter 4
- Time Management; Planning; Organization; Execution; Chapter 5
- Principles of Scientific Research; Observation; Using observations and experiences to identify problems for study; Hypotheses; Experimentation; Interpretation; Chapter 6
- Ethics and the Scientist; The ethos and methods of science.
- Scientists' valuesThe dark side of science; Misconduct in research; Plagiarism and its avoidance; Other ethical matters of concern; Keeping the code; Chapter 7
- Library and Literature Work; Professional reading; Graduate level literature work; Using the library; Searching the literature; Library catalog; Library discovery services; Article databases; Discipline-based article databases; General searching tips; Boolean operators; Truncation and wildcards; Evaluating the literature; Organizing literature references; Keeping up with the literature; Chapter 8
- Writing and Speaking Skills.
- Writing skillsElements of good writing; Approaches to good writing; Preparing notes and outlines; Write, rewrite, and rewrite; Writing tools; Texting, email and written notes, memos, and letters; Persuasiveness; Research notebooks; Reports; Report Format and Style; Research papers; Book or journal reviews; Speaking and Communicating Well; Chapter 9
- Preparing Theses and Dissertations; Planning and approaches; Characteristics of theses and dissertations; Dissertation blues; Relations with thesis and dissertation committee members; Approaches to writing; Deadlines, word processing, and binding.
- The defense and oral examinationChapter 10
- Presentation and Publication of Papers; Presentation of papers at meetings; Submission of abstracts; Types of presentations; Publication of papers; Selecting journals and publishers; Preparation of manuscripts; Submitting manuscripts to publishers; Manuscript reviews; Handling proofs; Chapter 11
- Research Involving Human Subjects and Animals and Biohazards and Laboratory Safety; Human subjects research; Use of animals in research; Veterinary care and assistance; Biohazards and laboratory safety; Chapter 12
- Getting Grant Support.