In-Class Handouts

• Course objective
• Sentence outline: Benefits, Sentence outline
• Sentence outline examples , Sample from instructor,
• Improving sentences : Structure, Choosing active charaters, Pattern, Meaning controlled by Agent choice, Emphasis
• Abstract examples
• Refereering, Form for refereeing.
• Revision: Revision checklist, Revision examples, Referencing
• Talk tips : Speaking assignment, Turning paper to talk, Talk tips, Guidelines, Viewgraphs, How would Lincold prepare? (humor)
• Bad vs. good viewgraphs: an example on Coal. Comparison [7.6 MB] bad over good; Actual full viewgraphs, bad ones followed by good. These are the intellectual property of Tom Barrett. They may be used for self-study. For any other use, please secure permission from Tom Barrett.
• Setting the tone, also examples of viewgraphs from Dazzel 'em with Style textbook.
• Comments on short papers, Shaping your prose.
• Policy Paper
• Short Talk. My view, in-class comments, Your view, Score vs. time.
• Practical matters: Scientific publications , , Vita, Recommendation, Resume, Humor: sample letter of recommendation, example of unsuccessful interviewing