Chicago guides to academic life

Looks at how universities deliver an education and features a list of tips for students who want to be challenged, produce original and important work, be exposed to new ways of thinking, and have personal interactions with professors.

"What Every Science Student Should Know is the perfect personal mentor for any aspiring scientist, meant to help students avoid pitfalls while providing much-needed encouragement. It covers the entire college experience including choosing a major, mastering study skills, doing scientific research, finding a job, and most important, how to foster and keep a love of science"--Back cover.

Shows how to cite numerous kinds of sources in the major styles, including MLA, APA, Chicago, and the sciences, and how to avoid plagiarism; covering the three core principles of academic honesty, an anti-plagiarism note-taking system, quoting and paraphrasing, and Internet research.

Offers advice on different options for higher education, how to choose a college, the college application process, and how to decide whether to apply to graduate school.

A guide to succeed in college written by a college professor, discussing academic requirements, faculty expectations, and provides strategies to help students excel at their academic work.