Physics 499
  Introduction to Physics Research
  Fall 2015

Lecture Notes

Notes are posted after each class.
Questions about lectures notes should be directed to the lecturer:

(BD) Professor DeMarco
(cme) Celia Elliott

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August 28

Welcome to Physics 499 (BD)
Graduate School Timeline 2015/16 (cme)
How to Write a Thesis Outline (BD)

September 4

The Business of Research Funding (BD)
Writing Effective Project Summaries for Grant Proposals (cme)

September 11

Figures (BD)
Effective Posters—Presenting your Results Clearly and Persuasively (cme)
Poster Stump Speeches (BD)

September 18

Writing a Statement of Purpose and a Diversity Statement (cme)
Writing (and asking for) Letters of Recommendation (cme)      Template Checklist for Letter Writers
Professor Cooper's Advice on Graduate Admissions (SLC)

September 25

Constructing a Logical Narrative (BD)

October 9

Writing the Background & Introduction Section of Your Thesis (cme)
Collaborative Writing (cme)

October 16

Revising Technical Manuscripts to Improve Coherence, Clarity, and Conciseness (cme)
Writing the Results Section of Your Thesis (cme)

October 23

Ethics for Young Scientists and Engineers (cme)

October 30

Methods Section (BD)
Eliminating Fluff in Scientific Writing (cme)
Proposals II (BD)

November 6

Using Latin Terms in Scientific Writing (cme)
Presenting Data in Tables (cme)
The Discussion and Conclusions Sections (BD)

November 13

The Acknowledgments Section (cme)
Abstracts—One More Time (cme)

November 20

Celia's and Brian's Tips for Science Talks (BD and cme)

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