GRADUATE RESEARCH : A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS IN THE SCIENCES

Title:

Personal Author:

Smith, Robert V., 1942-, author

Edition:

Fourth edition

Physical Description:

xix, 287 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

ISBN:

9780128037492

Subject Term:

Research -- Methodology

Added Author:

Densmore, Llewellyn D.,

Lener, Edward F.,

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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.

Author Notes

Collaborative Brain Trust University Consulting (CBT UC), Sacramento, CA, USA

Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA

University Libraries, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA

Author Biographies	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
1 Getting StartedRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Choosing Graduate Study in the Sciences	p. 2
Investigating Possibilities for Graduate Study in the Sciences	p. 3
University Organization	p. 15
The Players	p. 17
Allegiances and Obligations	p. 19
2 Attitudes, Commitments, and CreativityRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward E. Lener
Attitudes and Commitments	p. 21
Creativity	p. 23
Levels of Creativity	p. 25
Characteristics of Auctors	p. 26
3 Making ChoicesRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward E. Lener
Choices in Types of Research	p. 32
Choosing an Advisor and Mentor	p. 34
Adopting Role Models	p. 41
Evaluating Financial Support Options	p. 41
Selecting Programs of Study	p. 43
Considering Interdisciplinary versus Disciplinary Research	p. 44
Choosing a Research Problem	p. 45
Selecting Courses and Using Research Aids	p. 48
Recommending Thesis and Dissertation Committee Members	p. 51
4 Time ManagementRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward E. Lener
Planning	p. 53
Organization	p. 56
Execution	p. 59
5 Principles of Scientific ResearchRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Observation	p. 64
Using Observations and Experiences to Identify Problems for Study	p. 66
Hypotheses	p. 67
Experimentation	p. 71
Interpretation	p. 76
6 Ethics and the ScientistRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Howard E. Lener
The Ethos and Methods of Science	p. 80
Scientists' Values	p. 80
The Dark Side of Science	p. 82
Misconduct in Research	p. 83
Plagiarism and its Avoidance	p. 86
Other Ethical Matters of Concern	p. 89
Keeping the Code	p. 90
7 Library and Literature WorkRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Professional Reading	p. 94
Graduate Level Literature Work	p. 95
Using the Library	p. 96
Searching the Literature	p. 96
Library Catalog	p. 97
Library Discovery Services	p. 98
Article Databases	p. 98
Discipline-Based Article Databases	p. 101
General Searching Tips	p. 102
Boolean Operators	p. 102
Truncation and Wildcards	p. 103
Evaluating the Literature	p. 103
Organizing Literature References	p. 104
Keeping up with the Literature	p. 105
8 Writing and Speaking SkillsRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Writing Skills	p. 110
Elements of Good Writing	p. 110
Approaches to Good Writing	p. 111
Preparing Notes and Outlines	p. 111
Write, Rewrite, and Rewrite	p. 112
Writing Tools	p. 114
Texting, Email and Written Notes, Memos, and Letters	p. 115
Persuasiveness	p. 118
Research Notebooks	p. 119
Reports	p. 120
Research Papers	p. 126
Book or Journal Reviews	p. 128
9 Preparing Theses and DissertationsRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Planning and Approaches	p. 140
Characteristics of Theses and Dissertations	p. 142
Dissertation Blues	p. 142
Relations with Thesis and Dissertation Committee Members	p. 144
Approaches to Writing	p. 145
Deadlines, Word Processing, and Binding	p. 145
The Defense and Oral Examination	p. 147
10 Presentation and Publication of PapersRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Presentation of Papers at Meetings	p. 152
Submission of Abstracts	p. 152
Types of Presentations	p. 153
Publication of Papers	p. 160
Selecting Journals and Publishers	p. 160
Preparation of Manuscripts	p. 162
Submitting Manuscripts to Publishers	p. 163
Manuscript Reviews	p. 164
Handling Proofs	p. 165
11 Research Involving Human Subjects and Animals and Biohazards and Laboratory SafetyRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Human Subjects Research	p. 168
Use of Animals in Research	p. 175
Veterinary Care and Assistance	p. 179
Biohazards and Laboratory Safety	p. 180
12 Getting Grant SupportRobbrt V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Historical Background	p. 188
Types of Grants	p. 195
Grant Proposals and Applying for Grants	p. 198
Preparing Proposals	p. 201
Applying for Grants	p. 205
Intellectual Property Ownership	p. 208
Taking the Long View	p. 209
13 The Graduate Researcher and TeachingRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Consider Becoming a Teaching Assistant	p. 216
Developing and Refining Teaching Skills	p. 218
14 Getting a JobRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Planning	p. 224
Interview Seeking	p. 231
Invitations to Interview	p. 234
Preparing for Interviews	p. 235
Interviewing	p. 236
The Offer	p. 239
15 Shaping a CareerRobert V. Smith and Llewellyn D. Densmore and Edward F. Lener
Individual Development Plans	p. 242
Destinations	p. 243
Moving into Management and Administration	p. 249
The Promise of a New Position	p. 253
The Elements and Uses of Strategic Planning	p. 256
References	p. 263
Subject Index	p. 277

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