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How To Get Fired From Your Job

christphe6 — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:47:29 -0600

OK, so this really isn't an instruction manual for getting fired from your job. I'd rather you didn't get fired, in all honesty. The more people that take this kind of advice to heart, the more people are unemployed. The next thing you know, the economy is really in the tank, and who's to blame? Me. No, thank you.

Rather, this is a list of things that I would avoid doing, if you want to keep your steady paycheck, and in turn, your tummy full and your feet warm.

How To Improve Your Science Writing Skills

Heather166 — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:40:00 -0500

If you intend to pursue a career in science, you will most likely need to learn how to write science articles or at the very least an experiment protocol. Survival in the field of scientific research is dependent upon reporting your results in a concise and accurate manner. Here is a starting point for improving those writing skills necessary to succeed in science.

Learn APA style. All major scientific journals require submissions to follow the latest APA style publication manual. Knowing the ins and outs of this writing style will help reduce the time it takes to revise and format after the article is written and you will be able to focus more on content than mechanics. Purchase the latest publication manual for handy reference and follow it exactly.

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How To Start a Career in Science

Heather166 — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:52:00 -0500

So you want to be a scientist when you "grow up"? There are a lot of different jobs in different areas of science out there waiting for you to find them. Here are a few steps to consider when starting a science career.