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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

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Darlene Cavalier, Catherine Hoffman, and Caren Cooper

how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference

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

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

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