Introduction to Engineering Research
Undergraduate and first-year graduate students engaging in engineering research need more than technical skills and tools to be successful. From finding a research position and funding, to getting the mentoring needed to be successful while conducting research responsibly, to learning how to do the other aspects of research associated with project management and communication, this book provides novice researchers with the guidance they need to begin developing mastery. Awareness and deeper und…
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- Full title :Introduction to Engineering Research
Summary
Undergraduate and first-year graduate students engaging in engineering research need more than technical skills and tools to be successful. From finding a research position and funding, to getting the mentoring needed to be successful while conducting research responsibly, to learning how to do the other aspects of research associated with project management and communication, this book provides novice researchers with the guidance they need to begin developing mastery. Awareness and deeper understanding of the broader context of research reduces barriers to success, increases capacity to contribute to a research team, and enhances ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Being prepared for what's to come and knowing the questions to ask along the way allows those entering researcher to become more comfortable engaging with not only the research itself but also their colleagues and mentors.
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- Publication Date:2020.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Morgan & Claypool Publishers
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2020.
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- Description:1 online resource
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781681737997, 168173799X, 9781681738017, 1681738015, 9781681738000, 1681738007
- oclc:on1229754675
- LC Classification:BF637.M45
- Dewey Decimal:158.3
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to engineering research -- 1.1. Who is this book for? -- 1.2. How research is different -- 1.3. Engineering research careers
2. Finding the right research position for you -- 2.1. Societal implications of technology -- 2.2. Identifying a research project -- 2.3. Undergraduate research experiences -- 2.4. The graduate school application process -- 2.5. Funding of research. -- 2.6. Understanding the organization of your research group
3. Becoming a researcher -- 3.1. Developing a relationship with your research mentor -- 3.2. Aligning expectations -- 3.3. Developing expertise -- 3.4. Developing your own identity as a researcher -- 3.5. Tracking your development as a researcher -- 3.6. Being an effective team member and collaborator -- 3.7. Working with a diverse research team -- 3.8. Developing global competency -- 3.9. Networking
4. Building on the research of others -- 4.1. The literature -- 4.2. Valuing what came before you -- 4.3. Reading journal articles -- 4.4. Reading critically -- 4.5. Literature search -- 4.6. Proper citation -- 4.7. Citation management -- 4.8. Preparing a review -- 4.9. Crediting the work of others
5. Conducting research -- 5.1. Scienti…
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