Ten simple rules for training yourself in an emerging field

The opportunity to participate in and contribute to emerging fields is increasingly prevalent in science. However, simply thinking about stepping outside of your academic silo can leave many students reeling from the uncertainty. Here, we describe 10 simple rules to successfully train yourself in an...

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Autores principales: Whitney M. Woelmer, L. M. Bradley, Lisa T. Haber, David H. Klinges, Abigail S. L. Lewis, Elizabeth J. Mohr, Christa L. Torrens, Kathryn I. Wheeler, Alyssa M. Willson
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Publicado: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/47f1ca4988f84f988915e2c849c43419
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Sumario:The opportunity to participate in and contribute to emerging fields is increasingly prevalent in science. However, simply thinking about stepping outside of your academic silo can leave many students reeling from the uncertainty. Here, we describe 10 simple rules to successfully train yourself in an emerging field, based on our experience as students in the emerging field of ecological forecasting. Our advice begins with setting and revisiting specific goals to achieve your academic and career objectives and includes several useful rules for engaging with and contributing to an emerging field.