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Science Student's Guide to Dissertations and Research Projects [Mīkstie vāki]

(University of Glasgow, UK)
  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 176 pages, height x width x depth: 214x138x14 mm, weight: 240 g
  • Sērija : Bloomsbury Study Skills
  • Izdošanas datums: 23-Feb-2023
  • Izdevniecība: Bloomsbury Academic
  • ISBN-10: 1350323683
  • ISBN-13: 9781350323681
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 176 pages, height x width x depth: 214x138x14 mm, weight: 240 g
  • Sērija : Bloomsbury Study Skills
  • Izdošanas datums: 23-Feb-2023
  • Izdevniecība: Bloomsbury Academic
  • ISBN-10: 1350323683
  • ISBN-13: 9781350323681
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"The Science Student's Guide to Dissertations and Research Projects guides 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. Each chapter includes lists, step-by-step guides and plenty of examples, making it practical and easy-to-follow. The book also provides strategies for when things go wrong with advice on managing stress, procrastination and unexpected data"--

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, 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 the book 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.


The book 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. As students are often worried about committing accidental plagiarism in research projects, Bownes dedicates a chapter to this topic to ensure students have the skills and knowledge to use sources appropriately.


This is an essential companion for any undergraduate or Masters student who is writing a dissertation or research project in the sciences.

Recenzijas

A highly recommended and approachable book that demystifies the transition from student to researcher and empowers students writing their dissertations with a great deal of very useful and practical advice. -- Professor Frédéric Blanc, Department of Chemistry * University of Liverpool, UK * Clear and comprehensive. The guidelines presented within this book should help anyone strengthen their science dissertation from start to finish. -- Joshua Thorpe, Faculty of Natural Sciences * University of Stirling, UK * An informative, useful handbook to accompany writing a dissertation. Highly recommended for students and any non-specialist staff who may need to support students during this process. -- Nancy Carter, School of Applied Sciences * University of Brighton, UK * 'This helpful book takes the student through every stage of the dissertation journey, from choosing a topic, through research planning and writing to proof-reading the final product. It is thorough, clearly written and with excellent explanations throughout. It will be valuable to any dissertation student, and also dissertation supervisors.' -- Jo Buckberry, Reader in Biological Anthropology * University of Bradford, UK *

Papildus informācija

Tailored for science students, this book covers each step of a dissertation or research project from planning, undertaking practical work and collecting data, finding and analysing literature, and finally writing up ones findings.
List of figures
x
List of tables
xi
Chapter 1 Introduction
1(5)
What is a dissertation and a research report in STEM?
2(1)
Undergraduate vs. postgraduate dissertations
2(1)
How to use this book
3(1)
What is in this book?
4(2)
Chapter 2 Using the marking criteria to get the best grade possible
6(8)
Introduction
6(1)
How do lecturers use the marking scheme?
6(1)
Example intended learning outcomes
7(3)
How can students use the marking scheme?
10(1)
Exercise 1 Self-evaluation
10(3)
Next steps
13(1)
Chapter 3 Working with your supervisor
14(15)
Introduction
14(1)
Why do you work with a supervisor?
14(1)
Who is your supervisor?
15(2)
The student-supervisor relationship
17(8)
How to make the most of your supervisor
25(2)
Other support structures you can use
27(1)
Exercise 2 Considering supervisor styles
28(1)
Next steps
28(1)
Chapter 4 Planning your work
29(18)
Introduction
29(1)
Time management in research
29(1)
The big picture
30(1)
A step-by-step process for planning your research
30(5)
Day-to-day time management
35(5)
Overcoming obstacles and challenges
40(1)
The problem-solving plan
41(1)
Common academic challenges
42(2)
Coping with personal challenges
44(2)
Conclusion
46(1)
Next steps
46(1)
Chapter 5 Collecting your data
47(8)
Introduction
47(1)
Why is good practice important?
47(1)
How do I maintain good practice throughout my dissertation?
48(4)
How do I maintain good practice in my practical work?
52(2)
Next steps
54(1)
Chapter 6 Finding and analysing the literature
55(19)
Introduction
55(1)
Why do I need evidence from the literature?
55(1)
Sources of evidence
56(1)
When do I read?
57(1)
Reading with a purpose
58(2)
Beginning the literature search
60(4)
Strategies for effective critical reading
64(8)
Final word on critical reading
72(1)
Next steps
73(1)
Chapter 7 Using evidence in your dissertation
74(17)
Introduction
74(1)
What academic rules do I need to consider when writing about literature?
74(1)
Academic literature as evidence
75(1)
Constructing a scientific argument
76(1)
Using language to convince your reader
77(1)
Exercise 3 The building blocks of a scientific argument
78(2)
Presenting data as evidence
80(7)
Using other visual evidence
87(3)
Applying the evidence to your research
90(1)
Next steps
90(1)
Chapter 8 Writing a science dissertation
91(34)
Introduction
91(1)
Links between science writing and the scientific method
91(1)
The core principles of science writing
92(1)
Clear writing
93(1)
Concise writing
94(1)
Unbiased writing
95(2)
Focused writing
97(2)
Accurate writing
99(1)
Appropriately cautious writing
100(1)
Structuring your dissertation
101(19)
Fundamental writing rules
120(3)
Exercise 4 Structuring a paragraph
123(1)
Next steps
123(1)
Exercise 4 Answers
123(2)
Chapter 9 Avoiding plagiarism in your research
125(16)
Introduction
125(1)
What is plagiarism?
125(2)
How is plagiarism detected?
127(1)
What are the penalties for plagiarizing?
127(1)
Avoiding accidental plagiarism
128(1)
Referencing sources properly
129(1)
Why do we reference?
129(1)
What do I cite?
129(2)
Exercise 5 Paraphrasing
131(2)
Exercise 6 Direct quotes
133(1)
How do I cite?
134(3)
Conclusion
137(2)
Next steps
139(1)
Exercise 5 Answers
139(1)
Exercise 6 Answers
140(1)
Chapter 10 Editing and proofreading
141(11)
Introduction
141(2)
Chapter editing
143(1)
Create one document
144(1)
Editing the full dissertation
145(5)
Proofreading
150(1)
Conclusion
151(1)
Glossary 152(4)
Further reading 156(1)
Index 157
Jessica Bownes is Effective Learning Adviser for the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow.