Training in the biological sciences, and indeed in most sciences, appropriately emphasizes mastery of techniques and theory – essential elements of any original research endeavor. The less glamorous steps to successful research are often neglected in the formal training programs of scientists – such as how to plan a study adequately, secure research funds effectively, present results (written and oral) clearly and interestingly, and present qualifications in a re ´sume ´ . This book is a map to those activities, with examples drawn primarily from the authors’ discipline of behavioral ecology. In the first edition, we integrated our own experiences with the most frequent problems encountered by our students to.
