From Postgraduate to Social Scientist

From Postgraduate to Social Scientist is essential reading for any postgraduate or new researcher who is interested in a career in the social sciences. The book describes the skills needed for success in moving from being a student to becoming an academic or professional social scientist. Written by experts in the field, Gilbert et al., this book offers a unique insider′s view of how to make the transition.

By adopting a clear and accessible approach, this book encourages students embarking on the journey towards becoming a social scientist to engage with every aspect of the process:

• Reviewing and writing skills
• Using the Internet
• Research ethics
• Intellectual property rights
• Writing research proposals
• Project management
• Writing a thesis and reports
• Creating presentations, press releases and popular articles
• Teaching skills
• Careers in social science

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