2004 Fall Astronomy 429: Senior Writing Seminar (2 units)
Instructor Information:
Prerequisites: Must be senior astronomy/astrophysics concentrator
Course Schedule
In this section of AY 429, we will discuss and apply techniques for writing clearly and concisely. Clear thinking becomes clear writing, and scientific discussion of a few recent articles will be an important part of this class.
Grading will be based on classroom participation and writing assignments. This will include in-class writing and peer-editing work. The final grading will be done according to the following table:
| Assignment | Percentage |
| Writing Assignments | 60% |
| Participation | 40% |
Homework Policies:
Late homework is accepted, but suffers a 2-letter-grade penalty for each day late. While you may work in groups, each essay set should reflect your own understanding and be in your own words.
Schedule for AY429: Last updated 2004Oct03 (schedules subject to change)
| Date | Readings | Topics | Homework |
| Tue Oct 05 | Hand out Article #1 | [Cowley's last class] | |
| Tue Oct 12 | Discuss Article #1.
Principles of Coherence. Precis handout. |
Write 2 page summary of article [due Noon Oct 25 by email] | |
| Tue Oct 19 | No Class | ||
| Tue Oct 26 | Hand out Article #2 | Peer Editing. | Shrink to 1 page including peer-editing materials [in my mailbox by noon Nov 01 ] |
| Tue Nov 02 | Critique.
Discuss Article #2 |
Write title & abstract [email me by noon Nov 08] | |
| Tue Nov 09 |
Discussion: What is an Abstract?
In-class writing (press release) |
Readings: