Days ago I read a correspondence from a PLoS journal which talked about how to become a great sceintist. I know its title is a cliche. But I really like this one and feel it is the best one among tons of similar articles.
On the Process of Becoming a Great Scientist
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Richard Hamming's talk in Bell Lab - "You and Your Research", probably is the best known and most famous one under this category. However, I feel it is too long and a little bit out of date. I think this one in PLoS is more close to the real situation nowadays and more helpful, too.
Here are several points mentioned in it:
1. Don't worry about age, worry about being exposed to new ideas
2. Tinker
3. Take risks
4. Enjoy your work
5. Learn to say "No!"
6. Learn to enjoy the process of writing and presenting
7. See the big picture and keep in mind
Point #4 is a no brainer. My personal feeling is point #2, #3, and #7 are especially helpful and important for students and any beginner in sciences.
I'll recommend students (especially in TW) read this article and really try to follow it on own researches.
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借我轉貼吧. :)
KH
Hello! Sure, please.
Besides, I recommend a movie -love me if you dare- for you and JS watching together. :)
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