| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
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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Adopting role modelsEvaluating financial support options; Selecting programs of study; Considering interdisciplinary versus disciplinary research; Choosing a research problem; Selecting courses and using research aids; Recommending thesis and dissertation committee members; Chapter 4 -- Time Management; Planning; Organization; Execution; Chapter 5 -- Principles of Scientific Research; Observation; Using observations and experiences to identify problems for study; Hypotheses; Experimentation; Interpretation; Chapter 6 -- Ethics and the Scientist; The ethos and methods of science |
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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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Writing skillsElements of good writing; Approaches to good writing; Preparing notes and outlines; Write, rewrite, and rewrite; Writing tools; Texting, email and written notes, memos, and letters; Persuasiveness; Research notebooks; Reports; Report Format and Style; Research papers; Book or journal reviews; Speaking and Communicating Well; Chapter 9 -- Preparing Theses and Dissertations; Planning and approaches; Characteristics of theses and dissertations; Dissertation blues; Relations with thesis and dissertation committee members; Approaches to writing; Deadlines, word processing, and binding |
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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 |
| Summary |
'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. It 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed March 3, 2016) |
| Subject |
Research -- Methodology.
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REFERENCE -- Questions & Answers.
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Research -- Methodology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Densmore, Llewellyn D., author.
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Lener, Edward F., author.
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| ISBN |
9780128037911 |
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0128037911 |
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0128037490 |
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9780128037492 |
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