Ten simple rules for training yourself in an emerging field.
editorial · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 34710084.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009440 and PMC identifier 8553149.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
The opportunity to participate in and contribute to emerging fields is increasingly prevalent in science. However, simply thinking about stepping outside of your academic silo can leave many students reeling from the uncertainty. Here, we describe 10 simple rules to successfully train yourself in an emerging field, based on our experience as students in the emerging field of ecological forecasting. Our advice begins with setting and revisiting specific goals to achieve your academic and career objectives and includes several useful rules for engaging with and contributing to an emerging field.
Medical subject headings
- Career Choice
- Goals
- Students