Designed for first-year graduate students in ecology, evolution, and behavior. Introduction to the writing, presentation and appraisal skills needed to excel in all fields of biological research. Focus on training in many of the skills required of research scientists. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 384C, 389D, Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 389D, Plant Biology 389D. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.