Graduate Research: A Guide for Students in the Sciences

Author: Smith, Robert V.

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 4

ISBN: 9780128037492

Release Date: 26-02-2016

Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 308

Details: 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. Graduate Research covers a range of topics including writing and preparation of research proposals, developing and refining teaching skills, and ethics and compliance areas such as research involving human subjects and animals.
Graduate Research helps readers navigate the multidimensional and interdisciplinary world of scientific research and it is an invaluable resource for graduate researchers as well as those in advising or mentoring roles. Discusses a broad range of topics including time management, library and literature work, and grant support Includes a new chapter on career planning and development with advice on careers in academia, government, and the private sector Contains chapters that promote the development of a varied set of communication skills Greatly expanded treatment of graduate study and research in international settings