How to Be a Better Scientist

ISBN-13: 9781138731295 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 248 str.

Andrew Johnson; John Sumpter

Opis

How to be a Better Scientist will help PhD students gain an insight into what good science means and how to conduct it. It includes easily accessible guidance on topics such as integrity, gaining confidence, time and resource management, giving presentations and writing papers.

Spis treści

1. What do we mean by science and 'being a better scientist'?; 2. What characteristics should I have as a scientist and am I that person?; 3. Understanding the hypothesis; 4. How do I find my way?; 5. Integrity in science; 6. Lack of confidence and the embarrassment factor; 7. The basics of doing an experiment; 8. Time management; 9. Giving a presentation or a poster; 10. Writing a (good) scientific paper; 11. Writing grant proposals; 12. How to cope with rejection; 13. Interacting with the science community through social media; 14. When things aren’t going well; 15. How to be a better supervisor; 16. Wider aspects of science management; 17. Final thoughts