ABSTRACT

Understanding the fundamentals of conducting good science, that will have an impact, is the goal of every aspiring scientist. Providing a wealth of tips, How to be a Better Scientist is the book to read if you want to succeed in this competitive field.

Helping readers gain an insight into what good science means and how to conduct it, this book is ideal to read cover-to-cover or dip into. It includes easily accessible guidance on topics such as:

• What characteristics should a scientist have?

• Understanding the hypothesis

• Integrity in science

• Lack of confidence and the embarrassment factor

• Time management

• Coping with rejection

• Interacting with the science community

With its broad focus, this friendly guide will enthuse, inspire and challenge, and is an essential companion for all aspiring scientists.

 

chapter 3|14 pages

Understanding the hypothesis

chapter 4|12 pages

How do I find my way?

chapter 5|14 pages

Integrity in science

chapter 7|16 pages

The basics of doing an experiment

chapter 8|12 pages

Time management

chapter 9|30 pages

Giving a presentation or a poster

chapter 10|26 pages

Writing a (good) scientific paper

chapter 11|14 pages

Writing grant proposals

chapter 12|10 pages

How to cope with rejection

chapter 14|10 pages

When things are not going well

chapter 15|12 pages

How to be a better supervisor

chapter 16|16 pages

Wider aspects of science management

chapter 17|3 pages

Final thoughts