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Advice for a Young Investigator

Handbook / Manual
By: Santiago Ramón y Cajal(Author)
150 pages, no illustrations
Publisher: MIT Press
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  • Advice for a Young Investigator ISBN: 9780262681506 Paperback Feb 2004 Not in stock: Usually dispatched within 1 week
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About this book

Anecdotal guide for the young research scientist by the father of modern anatomy and neurobiology, covering everything from valuable personality traits for an investigator to social factors conducive to scientific work.

Contents

Part 1 Introduction: thoughts about general methods; abstract rules are sterile; need to enlighten the mind and strengthen resolve; organization of the book. Part 2 Beginner's traps: undue admiration of authority; the most important problems are already solved; preoccupation with applied science; perceived lack of ability. Part 3 Intellectual qualities: independent judgement; concentration; passion for reputation; patriotism; taste of scientific originality. Part 4 What newcomers to biological research should know: general education; the need for specialization; foreign languages; how monographs should be read; the absolute necessity of seeking inspiration in nature; mastery of technique; in search of original data. Part 5 Diseases of the will: contemplators; bibliophiles and polyglots; megalomaniacs; instrument addicts; misfits; theorists. Part 6 Social factors beneficial to scientific work: material support; having a profession and doing research work are compatible; the investigator and his family. Part 7 Stages of scientific research: observation; experimentation; working hypotheses; proof. Part 8 On writing scientific papers: justification for scientific contributions; bibliography; justice and courtesy in decisions; description of methods; conclusions; the need for illustrations; style; the publication of scientific works. Part 9 The investigator as teacher.

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Handbook / Manual
By: Santiago Ramón y Cajal(Author)
150 pages, no illustrations
Publisher: MIT Press
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