Science Student's Guide to Dissertations and Research Projects, Paperback by ...

Science Student's Guide to Dissertations and Research Projects, Paperback by Bownes, Jessica, ISBN 1350323683, ISBN-13 9781350323681, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

Scientific research should be interesting and exciting. When you finally get your data and, even better – it makes sense! There's nothing quite like it. Your final research project will give you a flavour of what it will be like if you decide you would like to make a career in scientific research. This book will help you get the most out of that experience.In her years of work with students of Chemistry to Geography, Psychology to Physics, Jess Bownes has answered countless questions about conducting and writing about scientific research. In this book, she distils her advice into one essential guide to writing dissertations and research projects and addresses the most common concerns and questions that science students have.This book supports students through the entire process of working on a dissertation, from the early but crucial planning stages, through to undertaking practical work and collecting data, researching literature, and writing up one's findings. The structure of th mirrors key stages of a research project or dissertation, making it easy for students to dip in and out as they work on their project. With lists, step-by-step guides and plenty of practical examples, each chapter helps readers to approach their research in a focused and efficient manner.Th also provides guidance on how to work effectively with one's supervisor so that readers can better judge when to work independently and how and when to seek advice. Many students worry that they will accidentally fall foul of plagiarism, perhaps through poor referencing practice. Th dedicates a chapter to this topic so that readers can implement practices which will ensure they don't break the rules.This is an essential companion for any undergraduate or Masters student who is writing a dissertation or research project in the sciences.