Communication skills for the biosciences: a graduate guide

Abstract

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. 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.