Building a research career / Christy L. Ludlow, Raymond Kent.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ludlow, Christy L., author.

Kent, Raymond D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research--Vocational guidance.

Research.

Science--Vocational guidance.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, California ; Abingdon, England : Plural Publishing, Inc., 2011.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Career Stages in Research and Characteristics of a Successful Scientist; Chapter 2. Designing Research; Chapter 3. Keeping Current and Organizing Information on Research; Chapter 4. Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers; Chapter 5. Membership in the Scientific Community; Chapter 6. Good Research Practices; Chapter 7. Writing Research Proposals and Getting Funded; Chapter 8. Career Paths Outside Academia or Away From the Bench; Chapter 9. Long-Range Research Career Strategies; Chapter 10. Achieving Success in Academia

Chapter 11. Technology Transfer, Patents, and LicensingChapter 12. Wrapping It Up; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-59756-591-1