1. A Sequenced Writing Assignment in Geophysics
Steven C Jaumé
College of Charleston
Teaching Geophysics in the 21st Century
August 11-15, 2007

2. Objectives Scientific writing experience
Search and read scientific literature (learn to use GeoRef effectively)
Synthesize results from different studies using different methods

3. Features Students pick region of study with professor approval
Results from different geophysical techniques are added as covered in class
Four versions are graded and suggestions made on first three

4. What I am looking for
Show Me the Data! Figures showing data, not just interpretations, required in paper
Organization
Interpretation – do they understand what the results represent?
Synthesis – can they compare/contrast different techniques and studies