This concise guide to planning, writing, and presenting research is intended for biology students of all levels,
especially those in behavioral ecology, The reader is guided through a discussion of the nature of scientific research,
how to plan research, and how to obtain funding. The authors give advice and guidelines for presenting results
at research seminars and scientific meetings, and also provide useful tips on preparing abstracts and posters for
scientific meetings. They discuss how to write an effective C.V. and give general tips on how to write clearly.
The book is illuminated throughout with personal examples from the authors' own experiences and emphasis is placed
on problems associated with field studies. All biologists will find this a valuable resource and guide for the
early years of their scientific careers and established faculty will find it an essential instructional tool.
Useful to students of all levels and to teachers and faculty as an instructional tool
Concise comprehensive coverage, also including easily remembered 'Rules of Thumb'; tips on how to do things
easily, and a new section on ethics
Second edition includes information concerning electronic advances such as submission of grant proposals and
journal manuscripts on-line, and preparation of PowerPoint or other electronic illustrations
Table of Contents
Preface
1. How to plan research
2. How to write a research proposal
3. How to write a research report
4. How to present research
5. How to write a Curriculum Vitae
Appendices.