Introduction Foreword How to Use this Book Research and Methods Basic Outline Detailed Outline Additional Research Tips Summary of Describing Research Methods Overseas Homework Examples Assignment Interpreting Scientific Literature Importance of Articles Experimental Narrative Comprehension Interpretation …Criticism Interdisciplinary Conduct Things to DO My Method Questions to Ask Individual Components of a Scientific Article Points to Find and Avoid When Writing Homework Examples Assignment Data Interpretation and Analysis Data Description Suggestions for Analyzing and Presenting Data Interpreting Figures Homework Examples Assignment Journal Article Research Engines Understanding Research Engines Search Keywords Search Steps Key Points Finding Articles Homework Examples Assignment Writing Journal Articles Key Points to Remember Common Mistakes in Scientific Writing Example of How I Rewrite an Article Homework Examples Assignment Writing Grant Proposals Helpful Tips Important Questions to Ask Funding Sources Addressing Your Audience Development Organization
Homework Examples Assignment Preparing Conference Materials and Abstracts Function of Preparing Conference Materials Expectations for Graduate Students Best Way to Prepare Slide Organization Timeframe Suggestions for the Abstract A Guide to Preparing a Poster Homework Examples Assignment Abstract Presentation When Should You Present Your Work? Where Should You Present Your Work? What are Abstract Guidelines? How do I Write an Abstract? Assignment Writing Patents Step-by-Step Process to Write a Patent Sections of a Patent Application Homework Examples Assignment Additional Chapters References