Lecture 03-04: Scientific arguments and the theory of science

Tuesday, September 14th, 2003, 14-30-18:00, aud. 411

Aim

We look at the process of scientific research, the role that peer review plays in this process, and at the use of literature in scientific discourse.

Structure

• Discussion of the topics above.
• Introduction to Case 1.

Resources

• This page, from the Indiana University, gives quite good directions for how to avoid inadvertently plagiarizing material when writing, say, a thesis or an exercise.
• The suggested outline for a thesis.

Notes