Graduate Research is an allinone 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.
1. Introduction 2. Abstract 3. Choosing graduate study in the sciences 4. Investigating possibilities for graduate study in the sciences 5. University organization 6. The players 7. Allegiances and obligations 8. Abstract 9. Attitudes and commitments 10. Creativity 11. Levels of creativity 12. Characteristics of auctors 13. Abstract 14. Choices in types of research 15. Choosing an advisor and mentor 16. Adopting role models 17. Evaluating financial support options 18. Selecting programs of study 19. Considering interdisciplinary versus disciplinary research 20. Choosing a research problem 21. Selecting courses and using research aids 22. Recommending thesis and dissertation committee members 23. Abstract 24. Planning 25. Organization 26. Execution 27. Abstract 28. Observation 29. Using observations and experiences to identify problems for study 30. Hypotheses 31. Experimentation 32. Interpretation 33. Abstract 34. The ethos and methods of science 35. Scientists’ values 36. The dark side of science 37. Misconduct in research 38. Plagiarism and its avoidance 39. Other ethical matters of concern 40. Keeping the code 41. Abstract 42. Professional reading 43. Graduate level literature work 44. Using the library 45. Searching the literature 46. Library catalog 47. Library discovery services 48. Article databases 49. Discipline-based article databases 50. General searching tips 51. Boolean operators 52. Truncation and wildcards 53. Evaluating the literature 54. Organizing literature references 55. Keeping up with the literature 56. Abstract 57. Writing skills 58. Elements of good writing 59. Approaches to good writing 60. Preparing notes and outlines 61. Write, rewrite, and rewrite 62. Writing tools 63. Texting, email and written notes, memos, and letters 64. Persuasiveness 65. Research notebooks 66. Reports 67. Research papers 68. Book or journal reviews 69. Abstract 70. Planning and approaches 71. Characteristics of theses and dissertations 72. Dissertation blues 73. Relations with thesis and dissertation committee members 74. Approaches to writing 75. Deadlines, word processing, and binding 76. The defense and oral examination 77. Abstract 78. Presentation of papers at meetings 79. Submission of abstracts 80. Types of presentations 81. Publication of papers 82. Selecting journals and publishers 83. Preparation of manuscripts 84. Submitting manuscripts to publishers 85. Manuscript reviews 86. Handling proofs 87. Abstract 88. Human subjects research 89. Use of animals in research 90. Veterinary care and assistance 91. Biohazards and laboratory safety 92. Abstract 93. Historical background 94. Types of grants 95. Grant proposals and applying for grants 96. Preparing proposals 97. Applying for grants 98. Intellectual property ownership 99. Taking the long view 100. Abstract 101. Consider becoming a teaching assistant 102. Developing and refining teaching skills 103. Abstract 104. Planning 105. Interview seeking 106. Invitations to interview 107. Preparing for interviews 108. Interviewing 109. The offer 110. Abstract 111. Individual development plans 112. Destinations 113. Moving into management and administration 114. The promise of a new position 115. The elements and uses of strategic planning 116. References 117. Subject Index 118. Sync with Jellybooks
Graduate Research is an allinone 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.
1. Introduction 2. Abstract 3. Choosing graduate study in the sciences 4. Investigating possibilities for graduate study in the sciences 5. University organization 6. The players 7. Allegiances and obligations 8. Abstract 9. Attitudes and commitments 10. Creativity 11. Levels of creativity 12. Characteristics of auctors 13. Abstract 14. Choices in types of research 15. Choosing an advisor and mentor 16. Adopting role models 17. Evaluating financial support options 18. Selecting programs of study 19. Considering interdisciplinary versus disciplinary research 20. Choosing a research problem 21. Selecting courses and using research aids 22. Recommending thesis and dissertation committee members 23. Abstract 24. Planning 25. Organization 26. Execution 27. Abstract 28. Observation 29. Using observations and experiences to identify problems for study 30. Hypotheses 31. Experimentation 32. Interpretation 33. Abstract 34. The ethos and methods of science 35. Scientists’ values 36. The dark side of science 37. Misconduct in research 38. Plagiarism and its avoidance 39. Other ethical matters of concern 40. Keeping the code 41. Abstract 42. Professional reading 43. Graduate level literature work 44. Using the library 45. Searching the literature 46. Library catalog 47. Library discovery services 48. Article databases 49. Discipline-based article databases 50. General searching tips 51. Boolean operators 52. Truncation and wildcards 53. Evaluating the literature 54. Organizing literature references 55. Keeping up with the literature 56. Abstract 57. Writing skills 58. Elements of good writing 59. Approaches to good writing 60. Preparing notes and outlines 61. Write, rewrite, and rewrite 62. Writing tools 63. Texting, email and written notes, memos, and letters 64. Persuasiveness 65. Research notebooks 66. Reports 67. Research papers 68. Book or journal reviews 69. Abstract 70. Planning and approaches 71. Characteristics of theses and dissertations 72. Dissertation blues 73. Relations with thesis and dissertation committee members 74. Approaches to writing 75. Deadlines, word processing, and binding 76. The defense and oral examination 77. Abstract 78. Presentation of papers at meetings 79. Submission of abstracts 80. Types of presentations 81. Publication of papers 82. Selecting journals and publishers 83. Preparation of manuscripts 84. Submitting manuscripts to publishers 85. Manuscript reviews 86. Handling proofs 87. Abstract 88. Human subjects research 89. Use of animals in research 90. Veterinary care and assistance 91. Biohazards and laboratory safety 92. Abstract 93. Historical background 94. Types of grants 95. Grant proposals and applying for grants 96. Preparing proposals 97. Applying for grants 98. Intellectual property ownership 99. Taking the long view 100. Abstract 101. Consider becoming a teaching assistant 102. Developing and refining teaching skills 103. Abstract 104. Planning 105. Interview seeking 106. Invitations to interview 107. Preparing for interviews 108. Interviewing 109. The offer 110. Abstract 111. Individual development plans 112. Destinations 113. Moving into management and administration 114. The promise of a new position 115. The elements and uses of strategic planning 116. References 117. Subject Index 118. Sync with Jellybooks
