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The book provides a practical and readable guide to getting the
most out of attending a scientific conference. The topics covered
include writing an abstract, preparing and presenting a poster or
talk, chairing a session, making good use of poster and oral
sessions, and networking. Also included is practical advice on
registering for a conference and planning travel. Aimed primarily
at PhD students who are attending their first conference, it is
also relevant to junior postdoctoral scientists.Different types of
scientific conferences are discussed, together with their distinct
roles in the development of a scientific career. After reading this
book, a student or postdoc will be in a better position to make an
effective presentation of their work at a conference and to achieve
the maximum benefit from attending the conference, including
promoting their work, learning about the latest developments and
getting to know the key players in their field.
This book is a step by step illustrated guide to planning and
writing dissertations and theses for undergraduate and graduate
science students. Topics covered include advice on writing each
section of a thesis as well as general discussions on collecting
and organizing references, keeping records, presenting data,
interacting with a supervisor and avoiding academic misconduct.
Recommendations about how to use word processors and other software
packages effectively are included, as well as advice on the use of
other resources. A concise summary of important points of English
grammar is given, along with appendices listing frequently confused
words and wordy phrases to avoid. Further appendices are provided,
including one on SI units. The aim is to provide an easy-to-read
guide that gives students practical advice about all aspects of
writing a science thesis or dissertation, starting from writing a
thesis plan and finishing with the viva and corrections to the
thesis.
The book provides a practical and readable guide to getting the
most out of attending a scientific conference. The topics covered
include writing an abstract, preparing and presenting a poster or
talk, chairing a session, making good use of poster and oral
sessions, and networking. Also included is practical advice on
registering for a conference and planning travel. Aimed primarily
at PhD students who are attending their first conference, it is
also relevant to junior postdoctoral scientists.Different types of
scientific conferences are discussed, together with their distinct
roles in the development of a scientific career. After reading this
book, a student or postdoc will be in a better position to make an
effective presentation of their work at a conference and to achieve
the maximum benefit from attending the conference, including
promoting their work, learning about the latest developments and
getting to know the key players in their field.
This book is a step by step illustrated guide to planning and
writing dissertations and theses for undergraduate and graduate
science students. Topics covered include advice on writing each
section of a thesis as well as general discussions on collecting
and organizing references, keeping records, presenting data,
interacting with a supervisor and avoiding academic misconduct.
Recommendations about how to use word processors and other software
packages effectively are included, as well as advice on the use of
other resources. A concise summary of important points of English
grammar is given, along with appendices listing frequently confused
words and wordy phrases to avoid. Further appendices are provided,
including one on SI units. The aim is to provide an easy-to-read
guide that gives students practical advice about all aspects of
writing a science thesis or dissertation, starting from writing a
thesis plan and finishing with the viva and corrections to the
thesis.
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In Ocean Land (Paperback)
Emily Paret Atwater; Illustrated by Elizabeth M. Fisher
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R695
Discovery Miles 6 950
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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