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The field guide to citizen science, how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference, Darlene Cavalier, Catherine Hoffman, and Caren Cooper

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The field guide to citizen science, how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference, Darlene Cavalier, Catherine Hoffman, and Caren Cooper

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eng

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Includes bibliographical references (page 174) and index

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non fiction

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The field guide to citizen science

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bibliography

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Darlene Cavalier, Catherine Hoffman, and Caren Cooper

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how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference

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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. This book 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

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Citizen scienceHow you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference

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