survival and success in the doctoral years and beyond Gosling, Patricia creator Noordam, Bart text gw Heidelberg New York Springer c2011 2011 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xii, 239 p. ; 19 cm. Choosing a research group : pluses and pitfalls -- Getting started -- Setting goals and objectives -- How to think like a scientist -- Designing good experiments -- Charting your progress month by month -- Dealing with setbacks -- Mentors, leadership, and community -- How to get along with your lab mates, et al. -- Group dynamics : dealing with difficult colleagues -- The art of good communication -- Mastering presentations and group meetings -- Searching the scientific literature -- Your first international conference -- From data to manuscript : writing scientific papers that shine -- Celebrate your success -- How to make the best of your annual evaluation -- The final year : countdown to your thesis defence -- Writing your doctoral thesis with style -- The final act : defending your thesis with panache -- Putting it all together : a PhD- so what’s next? -- Is industry right for you : opportunities to explore -- Exploring not-for-profit organizations -- Lessons learned general Patricia Gosling, Bart Noordam Doctor of philosophy degree Handbooks, manuals, etc Graduate students Handbooks, manuals, etc Universities and colleges Graduate work Handbooks, manuals, etc Study skills Handbooks, manuals, etc 9783642158469 (pbk.) 3642158463 (pbk.) UMP 120524 20251117150428.0 vtls000060180