Physics 691 - Winter 2010

COURSE OUTLINE: pdf

Lectures:

• January 11: Introduction to the course. Discussion of presentation skills, and visualizing a talk.
  Important Content: Example of a 'Poster Talk' and the poster talk schedule.
  Presentation: pdf



• January 18: Presentation by Gwendolyn Blue.
  Purpose: Discussion of the importance of 'dialogue' in the communication of science.
  Presentation: pdf



• February 3: 20 minute talk discussion
  Purpose: Highlight other considerations when giving a talk, including the preferences of the audience.
  Presentation: pdf


• March 3: 20 minute talk rules
  Purpose: Clarification of expectations and evaluation procedure.
  Presentation: pdf

Poster Advertisement Presentation Schedule:

20 Minute Talk Presentation Schedule:

USEFUL HANDOUTS and LINKS:

• Memo about Test performance: pdf
• Hints for test taking: pdf
• The previous two files were stolen from Dr. Richard Felder's webpage at North Carolina State University. To view the originals or obtain other useful handouts click here.