How to do science: a guide to researching human physiology
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Louise Lexis, La Trobe University
Brianna Julien, La Trobe University
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Last Update: 2025
Publisher: La Trobe University
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Researching science using the scientific method
- Designing for discovery
- Performing statistical analyses
- Visualising data
- Accessing scientific literature and referencing
- Communicating scientific discoveries to peers
- Writing a literature review
- Sharing science with the community
- Your life and career as a scientist
- Glossary
Ancillary Material
Submit ancillary resourceAbout the Book
How to do science: a guide to researching human physiology has been written for students of the life sciences who are actively engaged in the scientific process. A lot of support is available for students learning scientific facts, but we found that it was harder to find resources to support students to become scientists.
This book introduces you to what it means to be a scientist. You will learn about the scientific method and how to do many tasks of a scientist, your roles and responsibilities as a scientist as well as possible career paths, and how to use your skills as a science graduate to get a leg up in the job market.
About the Contributors
Authors
Dr Louise Lexis is a Senior Lecturer in human physiology in the School of Life Sciences at La Trobe University. Louise is an accomplished scientist, having completed a Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Florida, and a PhD in cyclosporine A–induced oxidative stress at the University of Queensland. Louise has extensive science teaching experience, beginning with high school teaching and expanding to lecturing at university level in the United States, New South Wales and Victoria. Most recently, Louise has combined her passions for science, and teaching and learning to develop an awardwinning (Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching), 60-credit point advanced human physiology capstone program for final-year Bachelor of Health Science students at La Trobe University with colleague Brianna Julien. Louise is committed to providing students with the best possible opportunities to gain up-to-date physiology knowledge while also developing their research and communication skills, allowing them to become accomplished scientists and scientifically literate citizens. Reflecting this commitment, Louise completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education in 2015.
Dr Brianna Julien is a Lecturer in human physiology in the School of Life Sciences at La Trobe University. While completing her PhD on factors influencing postural reflex activity, Brianna developed passions for science, and teaching and learning. Since beginning her first academic position at La Trobe University, Brianna has expanded her list of passions to include curriculum development, and has channelled this enthusiasm into the development of an award-winning (Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching), 60-credit point advanced human physiology capstone program for final-year Bachelor of Health Science students at La Trobe University with colleague Louise Lexis. Brianna is dedicated to meeting the challenges facing all science educators in preparing students for a fastmoving and uncertain future, and is committed to developing innovative and engaging learning experiences that will stimulate a love of science and lifelong learning in the next generation of scientists. Reflecting this commitment, Brianna completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education in 2015.