The Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference

Author:   Caren Cooper ,  Catherine Hoffman ,  Darlene Cavalier
Publisher:   Workman Publishing
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9781604698473


Pages:   188
Publication Date:   04 February 2020
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Caren Cooper ,  Catherine Hoffman ,  Darlene Cavalier
Publisher:   Workman Publishing
Imprint:   Timber Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.40cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 20.80cm
Weight:   0.300kg
ISBN:  

9781604698473


ISBN 10:   1604698470
Pages:   188
Publication Date:   04 February 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Writing with encouraging clarity, the authors explain how to become a citizen scientist and how scientists provide the instructions and equipment required for collecting authentic data. --Booklist The most powerful way for science to change your perception of the world is for you to do it yourself. That's the underlying theme of this friendly how-to overview of the citizen science movement... As with every great adventure, you just have to take the first step to get going. --Discover Magazine This book is infectious in the best way possible. In a world that often feels like it is spinning out of control, where your actions can appear insignificant and change seems out-of-reach, this book gives you hope, a sense of possibility, and perhaps even a purpose. --Science Connected


Writing with encouraging clarity, the authors explain how to become a citizen scientist and how scientists provide the instructions and equipment required for collecting authentic data. --Booklist The most powerful way for science to change your perception of the world is for you to do it yourself. That's the underlying theme of this friendly how-to overview of the citizen science movement... As with every great adventure, you just have to take the first step to get going. --Discover Magazine This book is infectious in the best way possible. In a world that often feels like it is spinning out of control, where your actions can appear insignificant and change seems out-of-reach, this book gives you hope, a sense of possibility, and perhaps even a purpose. --Science Connected


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SciStarter enables people to contribute to science through informal recreational activities and formal research efforts. The website creates a shared space where scientists can connect with people interested in working on or learning about joint research projects. SciStarter features 1,100 searchable citizen science projects and recruits participants through partnerships with Discover Magazine and Astronomy Magazine, PBS Kids, the National Science Teachers Association, Public Library of Science, WHYY/NPR, Pop Warner Youth Scholars, and more. SciStarter is a division of Science for Citizens LLC.

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