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2. Ten simple rules for reading a scientific paper
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William A. Petri, Kevin L Steiner, and Maureen A. Carey
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Science and Technology Workforce ,Economics ,Social Sciences ,Scientific literature ,Careers in Research ,Key (music) ,Habits ,Learning and Memory ,Sociology ,Reading (process) ,Psychology ,Biology (General) ,media_common ,Simple (philosophy) ,Textbooks ,Ecology ,Library card ,Careers ,Publications ,Research Assessment ,Professions ,Editorial ,Computational Theory and Mathematics ,Modeling and Simulation ,Research Reporting Guidelines ,Educational Status ,Periodicals as Topic ,Employment ,QH301-705.5 ,Science Policy ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Research and Analysis Methods ,Education ,Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ,Level of Effort ,Human Learning ,Genetics ,Mathematics education ,Learning ,Early career ,Molecular Biology ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,Publishing ,Behavior ,Research ,Cognitive Psychology ,Biology and Life Sciences ,Advice (programming) ,Reading ,Labor Economics ,People and Places ,Scientists ,Cognitive Science ,Population Groupings ,Undergraduates ,Neuroscience - Abstract
“There is no problem that a library card can't solve” according to author Eleanor Brown [1]. This advice is sound, probably for both life and science, but even the best tool (like the library) is most effective when accompanied by instructions and a basic understanding of how and when to use it. For many budding scientists, the first day in a new lab setting often involves a stack of papers, an email full of links to pertinent articles, or some promise of a richer understanding so long as one reads enough of the scientific literature. However, the purpose and approach to reading a scientific article is unlike that of reading a news story, novel, or even a textbook and can initially seem unapproachable. Having good habits for reading scientific literature is key to setting oneself up for success, identifying new research questions, and filling in the gaps in one’s current understanding; developing these good habits is the first crucial step. Advice typically centers around two main tips: read actively and read often. However, active reading, or reading with an intent to understand, is both a learned skill and a level of effort. Although there is no one best way to do this, we present 10 simple rules, relevant to novices and seasoned scientists alike, to teach our strategy for active reading based on our experience as readers and as mentors of undergraduate and graduate researchers, medical students, fellows, and early career faculty. Rules 1–5 are big picture recommendations. Rules 6–8 relate to philosophy of reading. Rules 9–10 guide the “now what?” questions one should ask after reading and how to integrate what was learned into one’s own science.
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- 2020
3. Ten simple rules for developing good reading habits during graduate school and beyond.
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Méndez, Marcos
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READING ,HABIT formation ,COMPREHENSION ,HISTORY ,PERIODICALS ,BIBLIOGRAPHICAL citations - Abstract
The author talks about several rules that a person can follow to develop good reading habits in graduate school and beyond. Topics discussed include the importance of developing the habit of reading on a daily basis; the need to develop comprehension skills; and the need to study the history of one's discipline. Also mentioned are the importance of creating a list of relevant journals, the need to read books, and the benefits of using a reference manager.
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- 2018
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4. Ten Simple Rules for a Bioinformatics Journal Club.
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Lonsdale, Andrew, Sietsma Penington, Jocelyn, Rice, Timothy, Walker, Michael, and Dashnow, Harriet
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BIOINFORMATICS ,INFORMATION science ,COMPUTATIONAL biology ,CLUBS ,SCIENTIFIC literature ,SOCIETIES - Abstract
The article outlines the rules for a bioinformatics journal club which, according to the authors, is a great way to take in the scientific literature, keep up with developments in their field, and hone their communication and analytical skills. The rules include holding a journal club at eight in the morning, finding good articles for discussion, and expanding the roster of leaders as people join the journal club.
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- 2016
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5. Ten simple rules for measuring the impact of workshops.
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Sufi, Shoaib, Nenadic, Aleksandra, Silva, Raniere, Balzano, Melissa, Coelho, Sara, Ford, Heather, Jones, Catherine, Higgins, Vanessa, Duckles, Beth, Simera, Iveta, de Beyer, Jennifer A., Struthers, Caroline, Nurmikko-Fuller, Terhi, Bellis, Louisa, Miah, Wadud, Wilde, Adriana, Emsley, Iain, and Philippe, Olivier
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FORUMS ,RESEARCH ,DECISION making ,STRATEGIC planning ,PARTICIPATION - Abstract
Workshops are used to explore a specific topic, to transfer knowledge, to solve identified problems, or to create something new. In funded research projects and other research endeavours, workshops are the mechanism used to gather the wider project, community, or interested people together around a particular topic. However, natural questions arise: how do we measure the impact of these workshops? Do we know whether they are meeting the goals and objectives we set for them? What indicators should we use? In response to these questions, this paper will outline rules that will improve the measurement of the impact of workshops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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6. Systems Approaches to the Eukaryotic Stress Response.
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Vogel, Christine
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PHYSIOLOGICAL stress ,EUKARYOTES ,PROTEIN expression ,PROJECT management ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
The author discusses aspects of her career and system approaches to stress response in eukaryotes. Topics include protein expression associated to environmental stress, project management, and motivation for laboratory members. In addition, she also presents advice to beginning researchers and principal investigators (PIs).
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- 2016
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7. Ten simple rules for giving an effective academic job talk.
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Sura, Shayna A., Smith, Lauren L., Ambrose, Monique R., Amorim, C. Eduardo Guerra, Beichman, Annabel C., Gomez, Ana C. R., Juhn, Mark, Kandlikar, Gaurav S., Miller, Julie S., Mooney, Jazlyn, Mummah, Riley O., Lohmueller, Kirk E., and Lloyd-Smith, James O.
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JOB applications ,CAREER development ,EMPLOYMENT interviewing ,CONVERSATION ,RESEARCH grants ,JOB hunting - Published
- 2019
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8. Ten simple rules when considering retirement.
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Bourne, Philip E.
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RETIREMENT ,COMPUTATIONAL biology ,BIOCOMPATIBILITY ,STEM education ,AUTOBIOGRAPHY - Abstract
The article presents author's comments on the rules that should be considered during retirement. It focuses on the retirement in computational biology. It offers information on autobiographical perspective on biomedical data. It focuses on the need for expertise in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM).
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- 2018
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9. Ten simple rules for writing a popular science book.
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Kucharski, Adam J.
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AUTHORSHIP ,AUTHORS ,AUTHOR-reader relationships ,BOOKS ,WRITING - Abstract
The article focuses on main points to be considered by a budding author while writing a book. It is advised to write a complete draft, put it in a drawer, then forget about it while writing a good novel. It is recommended to find the right topic for the book and it is better if the topic is timely and new.
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- 2018
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10. Ten simple rules for successfully completing a graduate degree in Latin America.
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Ruelas Inzunza, Ernesto, Salazar-Rivera, Gabriela I., Láinez, Magdiel, Ruiz-Gómez, María Guadalupe, Domínguez-Eusebio, Carlo A., Cristóbal-Sánchez, Griselda, Teodosio Faustino, Issaac A., Pérez-López, Edel, Campbell, Meagan L., Merfa, Marcus Vinicius, Latorre Beltrán, Ivonne Tatiana, Armas, Fernanda, and Mota-Vargas, Claudio
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GRADUATE education ,LIFE science education ,LIFE sciences ,SCHOLARSHIPS ,EDUCATION - Abstract
This article offers tips for students to complete a graduate degree in biological sciences in Latin America. Topics discussed include the features that underlie the performance of graduate programs around the world, the importance of investigating the graduate program and the adviser, scholarship programs for graduate students, and the need to follow administrative procedures from admission to graduation.
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- 2017
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11. Ten simple rules for getting the most out of a summer laboratory internship.
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Aicher, Toby P., Barabási, Dániel L., Harris, Benjamin D., Nadig, Ajay, and Williams, Kaitlin L.
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INTERNSHIP programs ,LEARNING ,COMMUNICATION ,MENTORS ,SOCIAL interaction - Abstract
The author offers rules for getting the most out of a summer laboratory internship. The rules discussed include summer internships afford no such luxury which is important to optimize learning by working diligently and efficiently, productive stream of communication with mentor and internship has a programming course which can start learning computational skills. It mentions satisfying project, a supportive group, and unique social interactions.
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- 2017
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12. Ten simple rules for providing optimal administrative support to research teams.
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Garrido, Romina, Trowbridge, Casandra A., and Tamura, Nana
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RESEARCH teams ,ADMINISTRATIVE assistants ,SOCIAL learning ,PROFESSIONAL relationships ,SCIENTIFIC community ,CULTURAL pluralism ,HEBBIAN memory ,BUSINESS communication - Abstract
You can help your principal investigator on the oversight of grant rules and procedures, keeping protocols up to date, writing reports, and fulfilling requests from the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Regardless, what is important is for the administrator to be curious about science and make the effort to get a basic familiarity with the scientific discipline and academic working environment they are supporting. Although human resources, principal investigators, and lab managers are a large part of the onboarding process for a new employee, administrative staff are typically involved in the process as well. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2019
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13. Ten simple rules for providing a meaningful research experience to high school students.
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Lescak, Emily A., O’Neill, Kate M., Collu, Giovanna M., and Das, Subhamoy
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RESEARCH ,HIGH school students ,MENTORING ,STEM education ,STEM occupations - Abstract
An editorial is presented on rules for providing a meaningful research experience to high school students. Topics discussed include ten rules for becoming an effective research mentor for high school students and their training, research opportunities as undergraduates and career consideration in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and bridging the gap between scientists and the general public on scientific research.
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- 2019
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14. Ten simple rules towards healthier research labs.
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Maestre, Fernando T.
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SCHOLARS ,HEALTH ,PRIVATE investigators ,SCIENTISTS ,SCIENCE - Abstract
The negative effects of extremely competitive academic and research environments on the performance and health of researchers are well known and common worldwide. The prevalence of these effects, particularly among early career researchers, calls for a more humane and people-centered way of working within research labs. Although there is growing concern about the urgent need for a better life–work balance when doing science, there are not many examples about how this could be achieved in practice. In this article, I introduce 10 simple rules to make the working environment of research labs more nurturing, collaborative, and people-centered. These rules are directed towards existing and future principal investigators (PIs) but will be of interest to anyone working in a research lab and/or dealing with how to improve working conditions for scientists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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15. Ten simple rules for organizing a webinar series.
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Fadlelmola, Faisal M., Panji, Sumir, Ahmed, Azza E., Ghouila, Amel, Akurugu, Wisdom A., Entfellner, Jean-Baka Domelevo, Souiai, Oussema, Mulder, Nicola, and null, null
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WEBINARS ,COMMUNITIES ,AUDIENCES ,EMAIL ,SOCIAL media - Abstract
The article presents ten simple rules for hosting a regular webinar series with particular emphasis on resource-constrained communities like many in Africa. Topics include aligning a webinar theme to the expectations of the audience; settling on a convenient and user friendly webinar platform; and announcing webinars through mailing lists and social media platform.
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- 2019
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16. Ten simple rules for writing a career development award proposal.
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Botham, Crystal M., Arribere, Joshua A., Brubaker, Sky W., and Beier, Kevin T.
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GRANT writing ,CAREER development ,GRANTS (Money) ,AUTHORSHIP ,MENTORING in the professions ,MENTORING - Abstract
The article presents rules for writing a proposal for a career development grant. Applicants are advised to have three months of full-time effort for completing the application, to use the review criteria as a guide for writing a proposal and to write a clear and concise proposal. The importance of having a mentoring team during the proposed funding program is discussed.
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- 2017
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17. Ten simple rules in considering a career in academia versus government.
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Bourne, Philip E.
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ACADEMIC employment ,CIVIL service positions ,VOCATIONAL guidance ,VOCATIONAL interests ,DECISION making - Abstract
The author reflects on rules to be followed while making a career decision, which includes selection of career between academic research based career and the non-research government career. He states that both the work environments have a very large scope if chosen as career. The similarities and differences between the two fields is presented from the author's point of view.
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- 2017
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18. Ten Simple Rules for a Bioinformatics Journal Club
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Michael L. Walker, Timothy Rice, Harriet Dashnow, Jocelyn Sietsma Penington, and Andrew Lonsdale
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0301 basic medicine ,Time Factors ,Economics ,Computer science ,Social Sciences ,Biologists ,Scientific literature ,Bioinformatics ,Coffee ,Attitudes (Psychology) ,Social group ,Database and Informatics Methods ,Learning and Memory ,Sociology ,Psychology ,lcsh:QH301-705.5 ,Careers ,Ecology ,Attendance ,Social Communication ,Professions ,Editorial ,Computational Theory and Mathematics ,Modeling and Simulation ,Analytical skill ,Club ,Periodicals as Topic ,Journal club ,Employment ,Research and Analysis Methods ,Peer Group ,Critical mass (sociodynamics) ,Human Learning ,03 medical and health sciences ,Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ,Genetics ,Learning ,Humans ,Molecular Biology ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,Cognitive Psychology ,Biology and Life Sciences ,Relaxation (Psychology) ,Computational Biology ,Peer group ,Communications ,030104 developmental biology ,lcsh:Biology (General) ,Labor Economics ,People and Places ,Cognitive Science ,Scientists ,Population Groupings ,Neuroscience - Abstract
As science becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, we are expected to acquire both breadth of knowledge and depth of expertise. In bioinformatics, this is especially true. Keeping up to date with major techniques across multiple specialisations can be daunting, but you need not face it alone. A journal club is an excellent way to take in the scientific literature, keep up with developments in your field, and hone your communication and analytical skills. In general, a journal club is a group of people who meet regularly to discuss one or more scientific papers. The structure of such a club can vary. In the more traditional format, an individual studies a paper and then presents it to the group, usually in the form of PowerPoint slides, with time for questions. In some institutions, the journal club is for students only, designed to fulfill the requirements of a course or postgraduate program; attendance is obligatory, the scope of the literature is narrow, and the format is prescribed. The preparation of slides and a lecture may be required. Other kinds of journal clubs are just lab meetings in disguise, with the usual lab head and group members in attendance and one member nominated to present the paper. A formal style often fits well within an established academic structure—but what if your discipline is emerging? Consider the field of bioinformatics. Expertise may be spread across departments and institutions, and there may not be an obvious place or critical mass in any one lab for a traditional journal club. Research students, “pet bioinformaticians,” [1] and those interested in bioinformatics from adjoining fields all need a place to gather. We are pleased to offer an alternative structure to address this situation—an informal journal club, designed to bring together a diversity of backgrounds and career stages to discuss bioinformatics while building a network of like-minded peers. Additional benefits of such a journal club may include friendship and breakfast (see Rule 2)! We thoroughly recommend it to anyone who asks (as well as those who don’t). While this advice is drawn from our experiences in the Parkville Bioinformatics Journal Club, it is applicable to developing informal journal clubs of all disciplines. The advice contained in these rules will also help those who want to spice up their existing formal format. So don’t be a “lonely bioinformatician”[1], create a journal club! Follow these Ten Simple Rules to find out how.
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- 2016
19. Ten simple rules for surviving an interdisciplinary PhD.
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Demharter, Samuel, Pearce, Nicholas, Beattie, Kylie, Frost, Isabel, Leem, Jinwoo, Martin, Alistair, Oppenheimer, Robert, Regep, Cristian, Rukat, Tammo, Skates, Alexander, Trendel, Nicola, Gavaghan, David J., Deane, Charlotte M., and Knapp, Bernhard
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INTERDISCIPLINARY approach to knowledge ,DOCTOR of philosophy degree ,INTERDISCIPLINARY education ,INTELLECTUAL freedom ,PLANNING ,CAREER development - Abstract
The article focuses on ten rules for surviving and thriving in an interdisciplinary doctor of philosophy (PhD) setting, highlighting the importance of having a comprehensive plan and intellectual freedom, among others. Topics discussed include organizing regular meetings with supervisors and collaborators for collective planning, fostering relationships with researchers from diverse backgrounds, and building required competencies and skills to pursue one's career.
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- 2017
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20. Ten simple rules to make the most out of your undergraduate research career.
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Yu, Megan and Kuo, Yu-Min
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RESEARCH ,UNDERGRADUATES ,CAREER development ,MASSIVE open online courses ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
The article discusses several rules for undergraduates to help them intellectually enrich their research experiences, in view of benefits of research in undergraduate education, and their struggle in understanding purpose of work. Topics include need for undergraduates to start early to explore research interests and goals for career; having a background knowledge in the research area using resources like Massive Open Online Courses; and having positive relationships with research colleagues.
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- 2017
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21. Continuing Education Workshops in Bioinformatics Positively Impact Research and Careers.
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Brazas, Michelle D. and Ouellette, B. F. Francis
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BIOINFORMATICS ,INFORMATION science ,COMPUTERS in biology ,CONTINUING education ,ADULT education workshops - Abstract
Bioinformatics.ca has been hosting continuing education programs in introductory and advanced bioinformatics topics in Canada since 1999 and has trained more than 2,000 participants to date. These workshops have been adapted over the years to keep pace with advances in both science and technology as well as the changing landscape in available learning modalities and the bioinformatics training needs of our audience. Post-workshop surveys have been a mandatory component of each workshop and are used to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to workshops to maximize learning. However, neither bioinformatics.ca nor others offering similar training programs have explored the long-term impact of bioinformatics continuing education training. Bioinformatics.ca recently initiated a look back on the impact its workshops have had on the career trajectories, research outcomes, publications, and collaborations of its participants. Using an anonymous online survey, bioinformatics.ca analyzed responses from those surveyed and discovered its workshops have had a positive impact on collaborations, research, publications, and career progression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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22. Principles for data analysis workflows
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Váleri N. Vásquez, Ciera C. Martinez, and Sara Stoudt
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FOS: Computer and information sciences ,Data Analysis ,0301 basic medicine ,Science and Technology Workforce ,Economics ,Computer science ,Social Sciences ,Design elements and principles ,Careers in Research ,Workflow ,Computer Science - Computers and Society ,0302 clinical medicine ,Biology (General) ,Data Management ,Careers ,Ecology ,Software Development ,Software Engineering ,Research Assessment ,Reproducibility ,Professions ,Computational Theory and Mathematics ,Modeling and Simulation ,Engineering and Technology ,Raw data ,Employment ,Computer and Information Sciences ,Science Policy ,Process (engineering) ,QH301-705.5 ,Research and Analysis Methods ,Phase (combat) ,Education ,Computer Software ,03 medical and health sciences ,Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ,Computers and Society (cs.CY) ,Genetics ,Humans ,Molecular Biology ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,Software Tools ,business.industry ,Data Science ,Software development ,Computational Biology ,Data science ,030104 developmental biology ,Labor Economics ,People and Places ,Scientists ,Population Groupings ,business ,Software ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery - Abstract
A systematic and reproducible “workflow”—the process that moves a scientific investigation from raw data to coherent research question to insightful contribution—should be a fundamental part of academic data-intensive research practice. In this paper, we elaborate basic principles of a reproducible data analysis workflow by defining 3 phases: the Explore, Refine, and Produce Phases. Each phase is roughly centered around the audience to whom research decisions, methodologies, and results are being immediately communicated. Importantly, each phase can also give rise to a number of research products beyond traditional academic publications. Where relevant, we draw analogies between design principles and established practice in software development. The guidance provided here is not intended to be a strict rulebook; rather, the suggestions for practices and tools to advance reproducible, sound data-intensive analysis may furnish support for both students new to research and current researchers who are new to data-intensive work.
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- 2021
23. Ten simple rules for giving an effective academic job talk
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Lauren L. Smith, Ana C. R. Gomez, Gaurav S. Kandlikar, Shayna A. Sura, Julie S. Miller, Monique Ambrose, Mark Juhn, Jazlyn A. Mooney, James O. Lloyd-Smith, Annabel C. Beichman, Kirk E. Lohmueller, C. Eduardo Guerra Amorim, and Riley O. Mummah
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0301 basic medicine ,Science and Technology Workforce ,Economics ,Social Sciences ,Careers in Research ,Graduates ,0302 clinical medicine ,Simple (abstract algebra) ,Reading (process) ,Biology (General) ,Workplace ,media_common ,Careers ,Ecology ,4. Education ,Biological Evolution ,Faculty ,Los Angeles ,Test (assessment) ,Professions ,Editorial ,Computational Theory and Mathematics ,Research Design ,Modeling and Simulation ,Educational Status ,Psychology ,Employment ,Process (engineering) ,QH301-705.5 ,Science Policy ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Research Grants ,Jobs ,Research and Analysis Methods ,Job market ,Research Funding ,03 medical and health sciences ,Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ,Genetics ,Humans ,Education, Graduate ,Students ,Molecular Biology ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,Medical education ,Evolutionary Biology ,ComputingMilieux_THECOMPUTINGPROFESSION ,Biology and Life Sciences ,Computational Biology ,Variety (linguistics) ,Work Engagement ,030104 developmental biology ,Labor Economics ,People and Places ,Job Application ,Position (finance) ,Scientists ,Population Groupings ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Strengths and weaknesses - Abstract
You’ve finally completed your dissertation research and have your PhD in hand—yay! Maybe you’re also in the middle of a postdoctoral position. If you’re reading this article, chances are you are actively searching for and applying for faculty positions. (Check out reference [1] if you’re early in the application process and [2] for additional advice!) Unfortunately, many graduate students and postdocs are not taught the skills necessary for acquiring a faculty position after passing the “looks good on paper” part of the application and securing an on-campus interview. One of the last crucial steps in earning a faculty position is your academic job talk. No matter how great of a scientist you are, if you cannot give a compelling job talk, chances are low that you will be hired. Yet many candidates receive little guidance on how to ace this unique and vital test. To help address this gap, we have put together these ten simple rules that will help you give an effective job talk. To be clear, these are rules developed for the academic job talk in a research-heavy department, which is typically in a seminar format. These rules are not targeted toward other formats such as chalk talks or teaching demonstrations, although some pointers may still apply. We are a group primarily composed of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) faculty, postdocs, and graduate students who participated in two recent job searches in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department. We evaluated ten job talks over the span of 2 months and discussed their strengths and weaknesses in a weekly seminar course. These ten rules are based on our discussions of what worked (and what didn’t) across the variety of job talks we observed, as well as our various experiences on the job market and search committees over the years.
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- 2019
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