A practical guide to biomedical research : for the aspiring scientist /

This book advises and supports novice researchers in taking their first steps into the world of scientific research. Through practical tips and tricks presented in a clear, concise and step-wise manner, the book describes the entire research process from idea to publication. It also gives the reader...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Agger, Peter (Autor), Stephenson, Robert S. (Autor), Hasenkam, J. Michael (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer, 2017.
Temas:
Biology > Research > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Biologie > Recherche > Guides, manuels, etc.
Teaching of a specific subject.
Life sciences: general issues.
Medical research.
NATURE > Reference.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biology.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > General.
Biology > Research
Handbook
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Part I Before You Start
  • 1 The First Steps into Research
  • 1.1 Why Do Research?
  • 1.2 Initial Contact
  • 1.3 The Project Life Cycle
  • 1.4 Time is an Important Factor
  • 1.5 Knowledge is Important Too!
  • 1.6 Let's Get Started
  • 2 Approaches to Research
  • 2.1 What are the Different Approaches?
  • 2.1.1 Computer Simulations
  • 2.1.2 Laboratory Investigations
  • 2.1.3 Animal Experiments
  • 2.1.4 Clinical Research
  • 2.1.5 Registry-Based Studies
  • 2.1.6 Clinical Trials
  • 2.1.7 Meta-Analyses
  • 2.2 A Global View of Research2.3 The Right Research Environment
  • 3 The Right Supervisor for You
  • 3.1 A Good Place to Start
  • 3.1.1 Defining Your Areas of Interest
  • 3.1.2 Your Position in the Hierarchy of Research
  • 3.1.3 The Type of Project
  • 3.2 The Type of Supervisor
  • 3.3 Research Your Supervisor
  • 3.4 Meeting Your Potential Supervisor
  • 3.4.1 Clear Mutual Expectations
  • 4 Defining Your Project
  • 4.1 The First Considerations
  • 4.2 Practical Availability
  • 4.3 Time Management of a Research Project
  • 4.4 Redefining Yourself
  • Part II Conducting Your Research5 Searching for Scientific Literature
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Developing a Systematic Literature Search
  • 5.2.1 Search Techniques
  • 5.2.1.1 Phrase Searching
  • 5.2.1.2 Truncation
  • 5.2.1.3 Proximity Operators
  • 5.2.1.4 Parentheses
  • 5.2.2 Translating a Research Question into a Search Strategy
  • 5.2.3 Block Search
  • 5.3 Reference Management
  • 5.4 Databases
  • 6 Advanced Literature Search
  • 6.1 Controlled Subject Headings
  • 6.2 Broadening or Narrowing Your Search
  • 6.3 Supplementary Searching
  • 6.3.1 Grey Literature6.3.2 Citation Searching
  • 6.3.3 Hand Searching
  • 6.4 Search Documentation
  • 7 How to Read a Scientific Publication
  • 7.1 Reading Scientific Papers
  • 7.2 How to Read a Scientific Paper in 2 Minutes
  • 7.3 To Print or Not to Print?
  • 7.4 How to Read Reviews
  • 8 The Scientific Protocol
  • 8.1 Purpose of the Protocol
  • 8.2 The Target Group
  • 8.3 The Scientific Language
  • 8.4 Writing the Protocol: Structure and Content
  • 8.4.1 The Title Page
  • 8.4.2 Objectives and Impact
  • 8.4.3 The Introduction
  • 8.4.4 Materials and Methods8.4.4.1 Study Design
  • 8.4.4.2 Study Subjects
  • 8.4.4.3 Experimental Procedures
  • 8.4.4.4 Data Handling and Statistical Considerations
  • 8.4.5 Timetable
  • 8.4.6 Resources and Feasibility
  • 8.4.7 Ethical Concerns
  • 8.4.8 Budget
  • 8.4.9 Publication Strategy
  • 8.4.10 Perspectives
  • 8.5 Assessing the Quality of the Study and of the Protocol
  • 8.6 Who Should Write the Protocol?
  • 9 Ethics and Commercialisation
  • 9.1 Always Consider Ethics
  • 9.2 Know the Law
  • 9.3 Working with Dangerous Substances

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