TY - BOOK AU - Bloomfield,Victor A. AU - El-Fakahany,Esam E. TI - The Chicago guide to your career in science: a toolkit for students and postdocs SN - 9780226060644 AV - Q147 .B56 2008 U1 - 502.3 22 PY - 2008/// CY - Chicago PB - University of Chicago Press KW - Science KW - Vocational guidance KW - Research N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction: thinking about a research career -- The stages of a research career -- Pursuing graduate education -- Advisors and mentors -- Choosing and conducting a dissertation project -- Effective teaching -- Designing your postdoctoral experience -- Preparing for your first real job -- Diversity of career choices -- Tools for successful job searching -- Conducting and presenting research -- The meaning and responsible conduct of research -- Keeping a notebook -- Working with others -- Creativity and problem solving -- Staying motivated -- Managing time -- Finding and managing information -- Communicating -- Going to scientific meetings -- Poster presentations -- Speaking -- Writing -- Tables and graphics -- Writing and defending your dissertation -- Writing a journal article -- Writing fellowship and grant proposals UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0827/2007038571-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0827/2007038571-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2007038571-t.html ER -