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Director of Training in Communication Instruction and Lecturer in the [http://web.mit.edu/wac Writing Across the Curriculum] program at [http://web.mit.edu MIT]. | Director of Training in Communication Instruction and Lecturer in the [http://web.mit.edu/wac Writing Across the Curriculum] program at [http://web.mit.edu MIT]. | ||
Email: nlerner AT mit DOT edu<br /> | Email: nlerner AT mit DOT edu<br /> | ||
Office: 14N- | Office: 14N-234<br /> | ||
Phone: 617-452-2939 | Phone: 617-452-2939 | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 28 October 2010
Neal Lerner
Writing instructor for 20.109.
Director of Training in Communication Instruction and Lecturer in the Writing Across the Curriculum program at MIT.
Email: nlerner AT mit DOT edu
Office: 14N-234
Phone: 617-452-2939
Presentations
Here are the slides (in PDF format) we showed in lab and class presentations:
Sept. 16: Overview of Scientific Writing and Rhetoric
Sept. 30: Academic Integrity in 20.109
Oct. 28: Writing Up Scientific Research/IMRD
Resources on Academic Integrity and Writing
- Academic Integrity at MIT
A rich site with examples and instruction on how to cite sources, paraphrase correctly, and avoid plagiarism. - From MIT's Office of Advising
Practical tips on avoiding plagiarism and keeping sane @ MIT. - The OWL at Purdue on Plagiarism
- Virginia Tech on Plagiarism
- Norton on Plagiarism
- Princeton on Plagiarism
- Council of Writing Program Administrators on Plagiarism
- Duke University Library on Plagiarism and Documentation
Writing Resources
The following are helpful places to do further investigation into good writing.
- The Mayfield Handbook
A rich resource for any scientific writer. - The MIT Writing and Communications Center
Located in 12-132, the Writing and Communications Center offers free one-to-one instruction on any aspect of writing. - The Science of Scientific Writing
A very useful article that analyzes the structure and style of scientific writing. - Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students
A useful resource on scientific writing from Michael Alley, an engineering education professor at Penn State. Includes many examples and additional links.
