MbShea@PWP@English@UMCP

as we wrap up this final project set of assignments.

1. How is your folder assembly going? You should have the checklist.
2. Be sure to look at the documents you have thus far for this class.  I suggest that you check once again for any errors or lapses. Repair them and SAVE IN A COMPUTER FOLDER CALLED "science writing samples." This way, you are fully prepared to answer a request for a writing sample.
3. How is your final document going?  What structure or order or arrangement are you using?

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  • Intro?
  • Conclusion?

Consider this brief exhibit on science writing and dangling modifiers. Now, this tutorial, on bias in language: Purdue's OWL take on APA guidelines. We spoke about impact and impacted, briefly.  Here is a summary of the history of this word's meaning and usage.  More on affect and effect from a biomedical editor. Grammar Girl's take on impact.

Ok, now some Friday science culture.  Did you know that you can dance your PhD thesis as a way to think about communicating quickly to lay audiences? Yes, you can:  2014 winners here.  B.C. and M.L. may want to include something like this in their document.

Other possible sources to consider:

• TED Talk
• personal, first person blog
• non profit or advocacy group
• authorative and trustworthy slide set (perhaps conference?; watch out for student presentations)
• conference proceedings or 
• video on YouTube or Vimeo
• JoVE

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And for fun, from Harvard Medical School (though UMD Medical School beats them over time in this parpody videos.)