The field guide to citizen science

how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference

The field guide to citizen science

how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference
Darlene Cavalier Catherine Hoffman and Caren Cooper
Book - 2020

This hands-on guide to citizen science details how ordinary people can participate in scientific research and help change the world in meaningful ways.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cavalier, Darlene (Author), Hoffman, Catherine (Author), Cooper, Caren B. (Caren Beth) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press Inc., [2020]
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505 0 |a 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. 
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520 |a 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. Youll learn what citizen science is, how to succeed and stay motivated when youre participating in a project, and how the data is used. The fifty included projects, ranging from climate change to Alzheimers 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! 
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