This book provides important advice to scientists at all stages of their careers on how to be a more effective and impactful researcher.  It provides tips on: designing, performing, and analyzing experiments; writing, submitting and revising manuscripts; preparing and giving scientific talks and posters; writing grant proposals; and writing and defending a graduate thesis.  It also provides advice on soft skills, like communication, networking, creativity, critical thinking, and working in teams.  A major emphasis of the book is the importance of writing and publishing...