Communication skills for the biosciences:a graduate guide

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Divan Aysha
Published: Oxford University Press,
Publisher Address: Oxford New York
Publication Dates: 2009.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xv, 270 p.: ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9780199226351
0199226350
Index Number: H05
CLC: H05
N05
Call Number: N05/D272-1
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Essential communication skills -- Recording and managing information -- Ethics in communication -- Introduction to the scientific literature -- Conducting effective literature searches -- Reviewing scientific literature -- Writing a literature review -- Writing a research proposal -- Writing a research paper -- Writing an abstract -- Preparing tables and figures -- Writing a Master's dissertation or a PhD thesis -- Delivering effective oral presentations -- Preparing and presenting a research poster -- Networking.
Effective scientific communication is a skill highly-prized by potential employers, and is central to success during postgraduate study. This title is a straightforward, practical guide to the skills you should master to get the most out of your study and research, to pave the way to a successful career.