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Author Ludlow, Christy L

Title Building a research career / Christy L. Ludlow, Raymond Kent
Published San Diego : Plural Pub., [2011]
©2011

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 212 pages) : illustrations
Contents Career stages in research and characteristics of a successful scientist -- Types of research -- Keeping current and organizing information on research -- Writing and publishing scientific papers -- Membership in the scientific community -- Good research practices -- Writing research proposals and getting funded -- Career paths outside academia or away from the bench -- Long range research career strategies -- Achieving success in academia -- Technology transfer, patents, and licensing -- Wrapping it up
Summary This book outlines guides to success in critical areas of a scientific career, including designing research, developing research programs, obtaining research grants, publishing in top journals, making sense of impact scores, grant writing do's and don'ts, applying for patents, and how to become a leader in a scientific field. The authors cover the As to Zs of career-building strategies toward a rewarding life in academia and science
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Research -- Vocational guidance
Science -- Vocational guidance.
Vocational guidance.
Science.
Research.
Career Choice
Science
Research Personnel
Research
Vocational Guidance
vocational guidance.
sciences (philosophy)
research (function)
science (modern discipline)
REFERENCE -- Questions & Answers.
Vocational guidance
Science
Research
Research -- Vocational guidance
Science -- Vocational guidance
Form Electronic book
Author Kent, Raymond D
LC no. 2010020946
ISBN 9781597565912
1597565911