Experiences in Biodiversity Research A Field Course

This handbook was developed to support the course, Experiences in Biodiversity Research, which exists to provide early undergraduates with experience in the practice of biodiversity research and demystify the path to careers in this field. Although this course is situated within Iowa State Universit...

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Main Author: Gessler, Thea B. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Ames, IA Iowa State University Digital Press [2024]
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • Acknolwedgements
  • Welcome to Experiences in Biodiversity Research
  • Module 1: In the Field
  • Module 2: Peer Review
  • Module 3: Preparing Professional Materials
  • Module 4: Research Proposals
  • Appendix 1: Example Schedule
  • Appendix 2: Lakeside Laboratory Itinerary
  • Appendix 3: Rubrics
  • Appendix 4: Survey
  • Appendix 5: Reading a Scientific Paper
  • Appendix 6: Starting Research Proposals
  • Appendix 7: Table of Assignments
  • Appendix 8: Personal Statement Brainstorming Questions