Communicating Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Communicating Nanoscience and Nanotechnology -
Prof. Bill Knowlton, Boise State University
Blackboard Access or ITC Course Syllabus (Fall 2011)* Electronic Course Evaluation Directions
Textbook:
Highly Recommended Textbooks:
- Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel, How to write and publish a scientific paper, 6th edition, (Greenwood Press, 2006).
- Michael Jay Katz, From Research to Manuscript – A Guide to Scientific Writing, 2nd edition (Springer, 2009).
Recommended Textbooks:
- William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, The Elements of Style, 50th Aniv. edition (Longman, October 25, 2008).
- Gustavii, B. How to write and illustrate a scientific paper. (Cambridge University Press, New York, 2008).
- Peter J. Feibelman, A PhD Is Not Enough: A Guide to Survival in Science, (Perseus Publishing, 1993). Recommended by Chad Watson
Course Time/Days/Place: Friday only: 12:40-1:30pm; Room: MEC 309
Office Hours: Tues: 1:30-2:30 pm (my office); Wed: 11:30 am-12:30 pm (my office); Discussion Section: Wed: 3:30-4:30 pm; Room: MEC 206; (or by appointment) – send e-mail (please do not call during office hours).
Final Exam: N/A
| Assignments: | Notes: |
| Assignment 0:I. Send me an Email listing your project title, PI that will be reviewing and editing your work, whether or not you can bring a laptop to class, your access to Endnote. Please cc your PI.II. Send me an email to bknowlton@boisestate.eduusing your preferred email address stating: 1) whether or not you would be willing to share your email address with other class members so that: a) I can send out class wide emails for assignment clarifications & other course information; and b) you and your classmates can email each other for questions or clarifications on lectures, class notes, problem sets or course subject matter.Due: Tues August 30st | |
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