Computing Writer's Workshop Homework 1 There will be no class on Wednesday January 19, because I will be away for the Principles of Programming Languages conference in Boston. On January 26, 2000, we will discuss the paper by George D. Gopen and Judith A. Swan, "the Science of Scientific Writing", American scientist, vol. 78, pages 550-558. So read it ahead of time, and be prepared to discuss it. If we have time, on January 26 we will also discuss the paper by Bernard K. Forscher, "Rules for Referees", reprinted from Science, Oct. 15, 1965, volume 150, pages 319-321, and the handout by David Gifford "How to Referee a Research Paper". See also the links from the course web site. On February 2, 2000, we will discuss the books about technical or scientific writing. You should, before then, go to the library or bookstore, look at several books about scientific or technical writing, find a good one, read it in some detail, and be prepared to give a short (about five minutes) report on it to the rest of the class. You can use the blackboard or overhead projector if you wish. The class should give you feedback on your presentation also. Following this, will start functioning as a workshop. You will be expected to submit at least one draft to the workshop, and to participate in constructively criticizing the work of others.