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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458868003321

Autore

Jansen Ritsert C.

Titolo

Developing a talent for science : a practical guide for students, postdocs, and their professors / / Ritsert C. Jansen [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011

ISBN

1-107-21415-7

0-511-85265-7

1-282-90828-6

9786612908286

0-511-66705-1

0-511-93147-6

0-511-93281-2

0-511-92762-2

0-511-92508-5

0-511-93013-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 175 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

502.3

Soggetti

Science - Vocational guidance

Mentoring in science

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Develop your talent; 2. Use other people's talent; 3. Develop other people's talent; 4. Make it happen; 5. Use your webs; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Want to make the most of your talent for science? This practical guide for students, postdoctorates and professors offers a unique stepwise approach to help you develop your expertise and become a more productive scientist. Covering topics from giving presentations and writing effectively to prioritising your workload, it provides guidance to enhance your skills and combine them with those of others to your mutual benefit. Learn how to maintain your passion for science, inspire others to develop their abilities and motivate yourself to plan



effectively, focus on your goals and even optimise funding opportunities. With numerous valuable tips, real-life stories, novel questionnaires and exercises for self-reflection, this must-read guide provides everything you need to take responsibility for your own personal and professional development.