Becoming a food scientist : to graduate school and beyond

Here is an ideal guide for those beginning a graduate education in food science or a career in the field. It encourages readers to study the research process, to challenge conventional wisdom and to develop a career path that maximizes the chance for success

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Shewfelt, Robert L. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Science+Business Media New York , c2012
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Research as process
  • 2. Idea generation
  • 3. Problem definition
  • 4. Critical evaluation of literature
  • 5. Method selection
  • 6. Experimental design
  • 7. Data collection
  • 8. Processing and analysis
  • 9. Knowledge dissemination
  • 10. The scientific meeting
  • 11. Critical thinking
  • 12. Science and philosophy
  • 13. Ethics in science
  • 14. Finding and managing the literature
  • 15. Planning
  • 16. Grantsmanship
  • 17. Laboratory setup and management
  • 18. Career development