TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cavalier,Darlene
AU  - Hoffman,Catherine
AU  - Cooper,Caren B.
TI  - The Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference
SN  - 1604698470
AV  - Q180.55.C54 .C38 2020
U1  - 507.2 23
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Portland, Oregon
PB  - Timber Press Inc.
KW  - Science
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Scientific surveys
KW  - Research
KW  - Citizen participation
KW  - Participant observation
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Citizen Science
KW  - Recherche
KW  - Participation des citoyens
KW  - Sciences
KW  - Aspect social
KW  - NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - SCIENCE / Experiments & Projects
KW  - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Research
KW  - fast
KW  - gnd
KW  - sears
KW  - Informational works
KW  - lcgft
KW  - Documents d'information
KW  - rvmgf
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (page 174) and index; The history and future of citizen science -- Yes, you can be a citizen scientist -- Prepare to take the pulse of the planet -- Citizen science projects to do online, in your home, or in nature -- Citizen science in schools, libraries, and the community -- A year of citizen science
N2  - Learn how monitoring the night sky, mapping trees, photographing dragonflies, and identifying mushrooms can help save the world!  Citizen science is the public involvement in the discovery of new scientific knowledge. A citizen science project can involve one person or millions of people collaborating towards a common goal. It is an excellent option for anyone looking for ways to get involved and make a difference. The Field Guide to Citizen Science, from the expert team at SciStarter, provides everything you need to get started. You'll learn what citizen science is, how to succeed and stay motivated when you're participating in a project, and how the data is used. The fifty included projects, ranging from climate change to Alzheimer's disease, endangered species to space exploration, mean sure-fire matches for your interests and time. Join the citizen science brigade now, and start making a real difference!
ER  -