UID:
edoccha_9960074066802883
Format:
1 online resource (309 p.)
Edition:
4th ed.
ISBN:
0-12-803791-1
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0-12-803749-0
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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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
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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
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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
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Historical background
Language:
English
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