Planning, proposing, and presenting science effectively :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
a guide for graduate students and researchers in the behavioral sciences and biology /
First Statement of Responsibility
Jack P. Hailman, Karen B. Strier.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
2nd ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cambridge University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (ix, 237 pages)
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-219) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This concise guide to planning, writing, and presenting research is intended for biology students of all levels, especially those in behavioral ecology, The reader is guided through a discussion of the nature of scientific research, how to plan research, and how to obtain funding. The authors give advice and guidelines for presenting results at research seminars and scientific meetings, and also provide useful tips on preparing abstracts and posters for scientific meetings. They discuss how to write an effective C.V. and give general tips on how to write clearly. The book is illuminated throughout with personal examples from the authors' own experiences and emphasis is placed on problems associated with field studies. All biologists will find this a valuable resource and guide for the early years of their scientific careers and established faculty will find it an essential instructional tool.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
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OverDrive, Inc.
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OverDrive, Inc.
Stock Number
57399C7D-D8E8-4C3F-9D97-FA029EAAB87E
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Planning, proposing, and presenting science effectively.
International Standard Book Number
0521826470
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Animal behavior-- Research.
Biology-- Authorship.
Biology-- Research.
Biology-- Vocational guidance.
Proposal writing in biology.
Résumés (Employment)
Biologie-- Art d'écrire.
Biologie-- Recherche.
Biologie-- Rédaction de projets.
Curriculum vitae.
Animal behavior-- Research.
Biology-- Authorship.
Biology-- Research.
Biology-- Vocational guidance.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES-- Composition & Creative Writing.