Review
“This inexpensive book could prove to be your best investment of the year. It is a step-by-step guide to the preparation of a high-quality research proposal in the natural sciences.”—BioScience
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BioScience )
“This guide helps writers render a thesis or grant application that stands out from the competition.”—Science
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Science )
“The volume can be used as a text in class, a guide for a lab support group, or a self-help manual for an individual investigator.”—Science, Books, & Films
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Science, Books, & Films )
“This little book is a concise guide to the process of writing proposals. . . . The book is a great resource for students writing their first thesis proposal and for practicing professionals at all levels of experience.”—Fisheries, A Bulletin of the American Fisheries Society
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A Bulletin of the American Fisheries Society )
"A practical guide. . . . Timely issues such as interdisciplinary research, ethical concerns, and intellectual property rights are included. A bibliography and a listing of WebSite addresses for funding agencies add to the usefulness of this very readable title. Recommended . . .”—E-Streams
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E-Streams )
“. . . . This exceptionally useful and affordable handbook will serve as a refresher to seasoned writers and as a guide and source of encouragement for first-time authors”—C.L. Sagers, Ecology
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Ecology )
“. . . The chapters have the flavor of class lectures, and exercises at the end of each might be valuable for class work. . . . Readability and brevity make the book a good starting place for one interested in developing skills in grantsmanship.”—Martha Davis, Journal of Natural Resources & Life Science
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Journal of Natural Resources & Life )
About the Author
Andrew J. Friedland is professor in the environmental studies program at Dartmouth College. Carol L. Folt is dean of the faculty and professor in the department of biological sciences at Dartmouth College.
