Common Reading Discussions
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These videos and powerpoints are based on common readings that help students become better researchers and faculty members.  There are two sets of common reading materials: a 4-part set based on the "Craft of Research" book by Booth, Colomb, and Williams that helps students with the process of research and writing (Crafting your Research), and a 5-part set based on the late Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture" book that helps students with topics like time management, professional relationships, and leadership.

Authors: Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams
Title: The Craft of Research
Description: Based on a book by three English professors, The Craft of Research explores the art and science behind identifying a research topic, choosing a question, reading and citing sources, and making defensible claims.
A4RC08-CoR1-intro+ethics.ppt
A4RC08-CoR2.ppt
A4RC08-CoR2.wmv
A4RC08-CoR3-creatingclaims.ppt
A4RC08-CoR4.ppt
cor4-reasons+evidence.wmv

Authors: Randy Pausch
Title: The Last Lecture
Description: This book consists of short vignettes highlighting the life experiences and philophy of Randy Pausch, a well-known CMU professor diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.  The presentations highlight themes within the vignettes and include discussion questions and topics.
reu-site-2008lastlecture1.ppt
reu-site-2008lastlecture2.ppt
reu-site-2008lastlecture3.ppt
reu-site-2008lastlecture4.ppt
reu-site-2008lastlecture5.ppt
 

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