@article{710519, note = {Includes index.}, author = {Chasan-Taber, Lisa,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/710519}, title = {Writing dissertation and grant proposals : epidemiology, preventive medicine and biostatistics /}, abstract = {"The scientific proposal-writing process can be a daunting experience for graduate students and young researchers. This book covers all aspects of the process, from structure and style to obtaining research grant funding. Organized much like a research proposal, the book covers identifying a research topic, drafting a hypothesis, conducting a literature review, describing methods for data collection and analysis, and presenting the proposal. The final section describes strategies for putting together a winning NIH proposal and responding to reviewer comments. Concepts are illustrated with examples, applications, exercises, and checklists of guidelines"--}, recid = {710519}, pages = {1 online resource (442 pages)}, }