EFS 698C - STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Writing and Presenting Research

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EFS 698C: Week 8 Notes
 

I. Review of your introductions: read quickly and rate. Next week you'll be reviewing one another's introductions

II. Williams Book

    A. Review answers to Lesson 7

    B. Introduce Lesson 8

III. Your talks. Be sure 1) to focus on engaging us in the introduction and 2) to improve on one or two specific points from last week

IV. Asking and responding to questions (see handout); determining question types

V. Problem Presenters: click for slide show

VI Your model presenters:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9-K5O_qYgA (next week?)

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Homework for the next class: 

1. Prepare a  presentation for the next class on a topic related to your research--it can be a revised version of this week's "body" talk or something new. It should be 4-6 minutes and include a PPT or other visual support, keeping in mind the role of visuals to enhance, not distract. Be sure to use at least one question and practice formulas for answering questions from the audience. Note that you will need to field questions both during and after the talk, so be prepared.

2. Bring in three copies of an introduction you have recently written for a paper or proposal (this can be for a specialist audience). Your classmates will be reading them and providing feedback.

3. Write the answers to Williams, Lesson 8:  (8.1) 4, 8, 12; (8.2) 2, 6 (note three endings for each)

4. Meet to discuss your video and any writing you want my feedback on.