Expectations
1) It is OK to find something unclear and
confusing—All unclear points and confusing points should be listed so the class
can discuss.
2) It is NOT ok to be unprepared. We are scientists. If you have no desire to be a scientist, please
drop this class!
3) Always bring
with you either a hard copy of the discussion paper or your notebook computer
with the discussion paper so that we can refer to particular pages.
Points for
Discussion Leaders
1) State problem
with available information.
2)
Outline/flowchart method.
3) It is usually
not a good idea to attempt to cover everything in the paper. You can choose to present the simplest case
that contains the fundamental issues. Or you may choose to present just the
part of the paper you find interesting. It is better to cover a little
thoroughly than much superficially!
4) Meet with me
prior to your presentation; my office hours are Wed. 3pm-4pm in 2068, Institute
for Social Research,
5) Plan to speak at
most 45 min.