ASTRO 910

Journal Club

• Schedule   for Fall 2008
• Sign up by sending me email: mab at astro.wisc.edu

• Presentation format:
  • Assume your audience has read the paper, at least cursorily.
  • Present key points and figures; summarize the argument.
  • Engage audience in discussion of
    • outstanding points -- ones which either you and your co-discussant don't understand, or you feel are not resolved by the paper; and
    • larger implications of the work.
  • Rely on your co-discussant to vett your presentation and to help in the presentation and discussion.
  • Rely on your audience to help with the discussion.
  • Tools of the trade:
    • No Powerpoint (etc.) is allowed.
    • Computer projection is fine for a few critical figures. If you want this, make sure you arrange to have a projector available.
    • A few paper copies or overheads work too.
    • White-board use is unlimited and free of charge.