What are the elements of good scientific writing?
The methods and results sections. Bring two double-spaced copies of one part each of your methods and results section. Working in small groups, suggest technical improvements to each other’s writing. Websites: http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWsections.html#results http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWsections.html#methods Week 7 (Wed, Feb 27): What are the elements of a good oral presentation? Design of visual aids and talk structure. Assignment (prepare before class): (1) Design one (or more) powerpoint talk slides that would best illustrate one or more sets of methods used in your thesis research. Think creatively – you may get ideas from other seminars or presentations you have heard, or from the sample past symposium presentations linked below. Email your Powerpoint file to me by noon on Wednesday, and bring one printed copy to class. If possible, also bring your laptop, a CD or jump drive to class. Class time: In small groups
