Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Introduction: How Can We Enhance Research? Part I The Essentials Part II You Find Inspiration When You LeastExpect It Part III Broaden Your Methodological Toolbox Part IV Extra Training Expands Minds Part V Colleagues and Collaborations Part VI Conferences Part VII A Journal Loop: Reviewing and Submitting Papers Part VIII Teaching Part IX Academic Research is Related to Externally Funded Work Part X Impact Index

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