Make Your Mark in Science: Creativity, Presenting, Publishing, and Patents, A Guide for Young Scientists

A degree is not enough
Make Your Mark in Science gives the young scientist the guidance and support much needed during the challenging early years of his or her career. It helps build the skills necessary to become successful in the world of professional science by answering the often neglected but career–defining questions of:How do I work creatively once I have left exams and course books behind?How do I effectively communicate my scientific achievements in oral presentations and written publications?Should I protect my accomplishments with a patent and, if so, how?
Most importantly, this book shows young scientists how to develop their own optimum working habits, an essential ingredient of a successful career in science. In addition, readers will gain an understanding of the machinery of scientific publishing, including electronic publishing. The final chapter is devoted to patents, an area in which scientists frequently fail to recognize and exploit good opportunities.
The authors have taken pains to write in a simple, informal style avoiding the minor but cumbersome technical details often encountered in such guides. Nearly every graduate student and working scientist will find useful hints for improving their creativity and communicating their ideas and results effectively. With proven techniques, useful tips, and practical perspectives on building a career in science, this book will enable you, the reader, to Make Your Mark in Science.

Spis treści:
Preface.
1. Introduction.
1.1 What Does It Take to Be a Successful Scientist?
1.2 Creativity.
1.3 Presenting.
1.4 Publishing and Electronic Publishing.
1.5 Patents.
2. Scientific Creativity.
2.1 What is Creativity?
2.2 Creativity in Science.
2.3 Prerequisites for Creative Work.
2.4 Personal Working Conditions.
2.5 Group Creativity: Cooperation and Competition.
2.6 Intelligence and Creativity.
2.7 Scie ntific Creativity and Productivity Worldwide.
3. Scientific Presenting.
3.1 Planning a Presentation.
3.2 Visual Aids.
3.3 Preparing Slides.
3.4 Practicing Before the Event.
3.5 Delivering a Talk.
3.6 Surviving the Discussion.
3.7 The Art of Asking Questions.
3.8 Poster Presentations.
3.9 Some Tips for Chairing Meetings.
3.10 Dos and Don′ts.
4. The Culture and Ethics of Scientific Publishing.
4.1 Purposes of Scientific Publishing.
4.2 Types of Publications.
4.3 A Few Words About Ethics.
5. Writing and Publishing Your Own Paper.
5.1 Planning and Preparation.
5.2  Style of Writing.
5.3 Structure of a Scientific Paper.
5.4 Formal Aspects of Manuscript Preparation.
5.5 Submission, Refereeing, Revisions.
5.6 Writing for Profit?
5.7 Dos and Don′ts.
6. Electronic Publishing.
6.1 Milestones in the Development of Electronic Publishing.
6.2 Today′s Electronic Media and Products.
6.3 Use and Benefits of Online Publications.
6.4 The Roles of the Publisher.
6.5 Problems and Potential Pitfalls.
6.6 Future Prospects, Near and Medium–Term.
6.7 Open Access Publications.
7. Patents.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 What Is a Patent?
7.3 What Can and Can′t Be Patented?
7.4 Conditions for Patentability.
7.5 Who Should Apply? Patent Ownership.
7.6 Before You Apply.
7.7 Patent Application Procedure: Example of European Patent Office.
7.8 The Patent Examination Process (EPO).
7.9 Differences Between US and European Patents.
7.10 Costs of Patents.
7.11 Getting Assistance.
7.12 A Little Relief.

Nota biograficzna:
CLAUS ASCHERON is Physics Editor at Springer–Verlag Heidelberg and a former professor of Kyoto University. He has given lectures on the topics of creativity, presenting, and publishing at numerous universities and professional conferences.
ANGELA KICKUTH also works in science publishing and as a f reelance writer and translator. Both authors have themselves survived the experience of obtaining a PhD in physics. Both also subsequently pursued careers in research, with appointments at universities and other research centers in several countries.

Okładka tylna:
A degree is not enough
Make Your Mark in Science gives the young scientist the guidance and support much needed during the challenging early years of his or her career. It helps build the skills necessary to become successful in the world of professional science by answering the often neglected but career–defining questions of:How do I work creatively once I have left exams and course books behind?How do I effectively communicate my scientific achievements in oral presentations and written publications?Should I protect my accomplishments with a patent and, if so, how?
Most importantly, this book shows young scientists how to develop their own optimum working habits, an essential ingredient of a successful career in science. In addition, readers will gain an understanding of the machinery of scientific publishing, including electronic publishing. The final chapter is devoted to patents, an area in which scientists frequently fail to recognize and exploit good opportunities.
The authors have taken pains to write in a simple, informal style avoiding the minor but cumbersome technical details often encountered in such guides. Nearly every graduate student and working scientist will find useful hints for improving their creativity and communicating their ideas and results effectively. With proven techniques, useful tips, and practical perspectives on building a career in science, this book will enable you, the reader, to Make Your Mark in Science.