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Author Thomson, William, 1949-

Title A guide for the young economist / William Thomson
Published Cambridge, Mass. ; London : MIT Press, [2001]
©2001

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 MELB  808.06633 T4863/G  AVAILABLE
Description xiv, 118 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Contents Ch. 1. Writing Papers. 1. General Principles. 2. Notation. 3. Definitions. 4. Models. 5. Theorems and Proofs. 6. Use Pictures. 7. Conclusion. 8. Related Literature -- Ch. 2. Giving Talks. 1. How Is an Oral Presentation Different from a Paper? How Is It the Same? 2. Preparing Yourself. 3. Facing the Audience. 4. Interacting with the Audience. 5. Transparencies. 6. Proofs? 7. Writing on the Board. 8. Conclusion -- Ch. 3. Writing Referee Reports. 1. Components of a Report. 2. Distinguish between Nonnegotiable Requests and Suggestions for Changes. 3. Evaluating Revisions. 4. Length and Style of the Report. 5. The Cover Letter. 6. General Recommendations. 7. Deciding Whether to Accept a Refereeing Job. 8. Benefits to You of Your Refereeing Work
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject Economics -- Research.
Economics -- Authorship.
Academic writing.
LC no. 00064588
ISBN 0262700794 paperback alkaline paper
026220133X alkaline paper