BIOL 696 Research Design and Ethics: Start Your Research
Welcome
Welcome to the BIOL 696 Research Guide!
Find essential resources for Biology research, including journals, articles, databases, books, and tools to support your work. For additional resources visit the Biology Subject Guide. Need help? Reach out to your librarian anytime!
Essential Resources for Graduate Research
- CSULB Graduate Center The CSULB Graduate Center is a central resource for graduate students, offering academic support, professional development, and funding guidance. Services include thesis and dissertation support, grant and fellowship opportunities, career workshops, and research resources. Biology graduate students can find tools to enhance their research, navigate funding requirements, and prepare for academic or industry careers.
- Scholarly Communication Guide This guide helps you navigate the scholarly publishing process, from preparing research for publication to understanding open-access options and copyright.
Experimental Design Resources
Online Experimental Design & Statistical Resources
Biological Procedures Online - Publishes peer-reviewed articles on innovative techniques and methodologies in medical and biological research.
Statistics for Biologists - This resource offers practical advice to help biologists improve the rigor of their statistical analyses.
Video Resources (Films on Demand)
Introduction to Designing Experiments - Covers fundamental principles of experimental design.
Exploring Qualitative Methods - Examines qualitative research techniques relevant to biology.
Organizing Quantitative Data - Guides researchers in structuring and analyzing numerical data.
Grants
Grants for Advancing Education and Research
The following provides a range of grant opportunities from organizations like NSF, NIH, and the American Chemical Society, supporting educational development, research, and retention in science disciplines.
- NSF Specialized information for Graduate Students "Programs that provide either direct (i.e., from NSF) or indirect (i.e., from an awardee institution) funding for students at this level or identify programs that focus on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention.
- McNair Scholars Scroll down to Life and Health Sciences
- NIH Types of Grant Programs This page provides comprehensive information on funding opportunities from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for researchers at various career stages. It covers grants and fellowships designed to support graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scientists.
- (ACS) American Chemical Society Funding & Awards This page offers access to grants, scholarships, and fellowships designed to advance scientific research, professional development, and innovation.
Get Help with Research!
As your subject librarian, I'm here to assist you with any questions or research needs you may have. Here are some resources and services available to you:
- Contact Your Subject LibrarianContact me with questions or to get help with your research!
