Planning, Proposing, and Presenting Science Effectively: A Guide for Graduate Students and Researchers in the Behavioral Sciences and Biology - Softcover

Hailman, Jack Parker; Strier, Karen B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521568757 ISBN 13: 9780521568753

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

The book discusses planning research, writing a research proposal (whether for a formal proposal for thesis research, or for a research proposal for a funding agency such as the National Science Foundation), writing a research report (such as a graduate thesis, or a manuscript for publication in a research journal), and presenting research at research seminars and scientific meetings. The final chapter covers writing an effective CV. An appendix provides tips on how to write clearly. Throughout, the book is illuminated with personal examples from the authors' own experiences and there is a strong emphasis on problems associated with field studies. This concise guide is intended for students at all levels. The guidelines apply equally to independent projects for introductory biology, directed-study projects, undergraduate senior theses, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and research aimed at publication.

About this title

Book Description

This concise guide to planning, writing, and presenting research in biology and behavioral ecology is intended for students at all levels. The guidelines apply equally to independent projects for undergraduate theses, as well as to doctoral dissertations, and research aimed at publication. The book discusses planning research, writing a research proposal (such as a formal proposal for a thesis, or for a funding agency), writing a research report (such as a graduate thesis, or a manuscript for publication in a research journal), and presenting research at research seminars and scientific meetings. The final chapter covers writing an effective CV. An appendix gives some tips on how to write clearly.

Review

"This slim volume proposes to tell you everything you need to know in order to plan research, present your results orally and in writing, submit grant proposals to funding agencies, write your curriculum vitae, and access the Web...the techniques described are applicable to levels from introductory biology to postdoctoral studies and beyond...there is an abundance of pithy and well-focused advice that is both helpful and fun to read...contains some gems of advice...especially useful to graduate students. Give it to your favorite graduate students early rather than later in their careers." The Quarterly Review of Biology

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521568757
• ISBN 13: 9780521568753
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192