Tips about Writing

The links below are meant to give specifics of how to write for my class. For general help on writing and grammar, see the Purdue Owl (On-line Writing Lab).

• See the paper summary feedback for useful examples of what to do when writing a technical document.
• See how to quote a reference.
• See the references link for information about the style of references.
• comments from previous project proposals
• Verbosity, conciseness and student writing
• Using LaTeX
• E-mail: Grad students read this before e-mailing
• E-mail: How to write an e-mail
• E-mail: Using an e-mail passcode
• This report scoresheet was used in the past, though it may or may not be used to grade your work.
• syllabus policies

Directions for Homework Assignments

• Some assignments require the following cover page. Ask about this in class if you are unsure.
• lab report format used in CSc 4110/6110
• paper summary
• literature review
• project proposals See also the "comments from previous project proposals" linked above.
• project report
• demonstration video
• presentations
• brief feedback form for in-class presentations
• presentation feedback form for in-class presentations

Another page that you should consider is this one on determining your grade.

Other websites with good information

Purdue has a great website called the Online Writing Lab. There are a lot of resources there if you need some help with writing.

See this web-page at The University of Texas Medical Branch with advice about formulating a research question.

The University of Illinois Library has a nice set of modules about primary sources.

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-Michael Weeks