The Field Guide to Citizen Science

The Field Guide to Citizen Science
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Publisher : Timber Press
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781604699807
ISBN-13 : 1604699809
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Book Synopsis The Field Guide to Citizen Science by : Darlene Cavalier

Download or read book The Field Guide to Citizen Science written by Darlene Cavalier and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!


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