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Hello, Many of you have written scientific papers and here's my question: Do you think it is good to write some history about the topic you're writing on? For example, let's say I'm writing a paper on gravitational force and I added in intro a little history of brilliant discovery by Newton...

I'm writing a research paper on Autism, and I couldn't find much information on fraternal twins who suffer from Autism. So really if one Child suffers from Autism what are the chances that the second will also suffer, and any other information within the twins area. Thanks in advance

when wrting a paper, we shouldn't use "I" instead of "we" even when we do it on our own, right ? -Tim Benny

Let's say I write a paper. It's my first paper after my (unpublished) dissertation and is written in my spare time at home. I don't have any physics peers to show the paper too, apart from those at PF, however I am naturally worried about copyright stuff. It would be great to get it read by...

I am writing my senior thesis (I am an undergrad math major at UCSB) on Dirichlet Series, which are, in the classical sense, series of the form \zeta (s)=\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\frac{a_k}{k^s} where a_k,s\in\mathbb{C} and are more generally given by (whence the name generalized Dirichlet...

having a little trouble writing net ionic equations: 1. the equation when you dissolve C02 (carbon dioxide) in water. I can't figure out the ions because is there such a thing as a C+4 ion? or do you use a carbonate ion? 2. the net ionic equation when ammonia gas reacts with oxygen gas...

I wrote an essay that my English teacher, as well as many other teachers in my school adored. Well, perhaps this is a long shot, but i want to get this essay publish somewhere. I also want to know how i can make a living by writing essay without earning a degree in english.

Im currently writing a story set in the distant future. 99 percent of the human race has vanished due to warfare and economic downfall. The 99 percent would be of the total number of the population when they were at their peak. So for the sake of argument, let's say that the human race reached...

I am an aspiring science fiction writer. By training I'm a psychologist, so my knowledge of physics is somewhat limited. (I like understatement.) In the story I am currently writing, I have a military base surrounded by a force field, which I assume would be some sort of EM field. If I set up my...

here is my thesis statement : In a rich nation like the USA, homelessness has deeper causes than poverty: mismanagement in housing programs, deinstitutionalization of mentally ill people and foster care. OR Poverty is the fundamental reason for the circumstantial homelessness from the...

I want to write something for journals published weekly/monthly, Are there any conditions you know so I can be a journal writer ? Money is not my purpose to accept the job, to be honest. Any help, pointers are appreciated. Na

As part of my Degree I had been told I need to produce a Lab report! I have a small problem with this! I don’t know how to write one. I have never read a Lab report, so I am unsure as to the format/layout and content of one. What I’m asking is for advise on how to set out a report, things...

Im writing a report on audiometry and i don't understand what is the difference between ear bone sound conductivity and ear air sound conductivity. The methods they use to determine those parameters are so alike to me that it makes me wonder, what is the difference?

Does anyone know how to use the R language to write functions and etc?

So I'm writing a paper involving Gamma and Beta functions, Dirichlet integrals, Generalized Hypergeometric functions, and a small grab-bag of other miscellaneous special functions. There's this grouping of results that I am most certianly going to generalize; in fact I feel rather like quoting...

does anyone have a really good method for writing out words or messages using parametric equations, or ...even better a program to do it for me?

I came up with this formula for compound summation but don't know how to represent it correctly. Is there a standard way to represent an arbitrary level of compound summation where left sums depend on the sum directly to their right which depends on the sum to their right etc...? level: 1...

I have this assignment from writing class that needs me to interview successful college students. Help I don't have time to do interview... can you guys give me some answers?! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! 1 WHEN DO YOU EXPECT TO GRADUATE AND WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR? 2 WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION...

Hello, I have to write {\it sina}+{\it sinb}+\sin \left( a+b \right) as a product. Here is what I began with, then I got stuck... 2\,\sin \left( (a+b)/2 \right) \cos \left( (a-b)/2 \right) +{\it sina}\,{\it cosb}+{\it cosa}\,{\it sinb} Anyone please can help me out, that would be...

consider the program Class A { int a; public: A(int m = 0) { a = m; } } int main() { int i = 0; /* Intansiate/Initilize Object with the Constructor */ A Object(0); /* Here is the Problem */ /* Create the 32 Objects of Class A */ A nObjects[32]...

I'm working on writing some hard science fiction stuff, and I have a question I was hoping you guys could help me with. See, my training is primarily in math and chemistry, and it's been quite some time since I've really had any dealings with more than just the most basic concepts in general...

I'm just curious: what happens when you write on a piece of paper with a pencil? Does the graphite actually penetrate the paper, or is it just on the surface? Also, what kind of adhesion occurs between the two materials? Thanks for your time.

I have seen some posts here where people write equations similar to how they would be written in a text-editor (subscripts, superscripts, etc.) rather than in LaTeX. It seems a little "cleaner" and easier to incorporate into a sentence. Is there a certain type of code for this on these forums...

This could include changes to the alphabet, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. - any rule for writing. But only writing; Everything would still be spoken the same way. So for instance, if you wanted to spell 'told' as 'telled', it would still be pronounced as 'told'. What would you...

hey, i was wondering what u guys use to write your formulae. i have this formula to write but i can't write it using the normal keyboard.. thanks

Hi, I am interested in writing a white paper on a subject. I have arrived at a solution, and I have a few queries regarding the same. I would highly appreciate if someone can help me with them. 1. I arrived at this solution, while solving a friends' query on the same topic. I want to double...

A cop has it in for this certain truck driver and has been watching and waiting for a chance to write out a ticket. Today the cop sees the truck driver traveling in the wrong direction on a one way street and then going up onto the sidewalk which is crowded with pedestrians. Yet the cop doesn't...

This more of a maths question rather than a physics one, but I do remember doing something similar is my physics course. Basically I trying to write a fade in and fade out function for a volume control but I am stuck on the maths part. Thats where I need you. I've tryed a linear fade...

How do you write the ideal lab report? When I write one, I always mess up in some point For example, should you write a lab report in first person or third person perspective, past or current tense?

So, I'm trying to write a song for a friend of mine whose birthday was tued the 22nd, and we'll be celebrating with some friends and family on sun the 27. I'm kinda cheap, so i thought a song would be really nice, and i could play for everyone and we'd sing along... least that's the hope. Only...

After much much reading, I have come to the conclusion that the Bourbakist approach to writing textbooks is only useful for Algebra and Analysis, not for things like Dynamical Systems and Differential Geometry/Topology. Does anybody want to agree or disagree?

I have to write net ionic equations for reactions. I have a big question to ask about polyprotic strong acids. Do we assume that the acid completely dissociates in a net ionic equation, such as H3PO4 and H2SO4? aluminum chloride + sulfuric acid -> aluminum sulfate + hydrogen chloride I...

What software would be good for writing a book?

Hi all, I have 2 tensors of rank 2. I want to write their product in a way else than a matrix. Or let's say, for example: how can I write the electic field in a form of matrix (tensor)? Thanks

can anyone write the balanced net ionic equations for the following reactions in acid solution?? thanks.. i can't figure it out 1. solid phosphorus (P4) reacts with hypochlorous acid (HClO) to form phosphoric acid H3PO4, and chloride ion 2. Tellurium, Te, is oxidized by nitrate ion to form...

can some tell me how to write net ionic equations of acid base recations in the cases of a weak base reacts with a strong acid, a strong base reacting with a weak acid, and weak base reacting with weak acid? How do you cancel things out? Also, does NH3+HCl--->NH4Cl or NH3+HCl--->NH4+Cl-?

Hey I'm writing a CV for the very first time for a job abroad (work placement) basically I've read that you should try and adopt your own style when writing it I've attached a sort of design for mine and I was wondering if this would be too much? I want it to stand out :( Thanks

I am writing a physicsreport about hydrochloricacid, but I have a quick question, and I don't have time to ask my teacher so I hope you can help me. I am making hydrochloricacid from NaCl and NaHSO_4 , then I get HCl and Na_2 SO_4 , and when let the HCl get in contact with water it becomes...

Pen is a common tool for writing, but it is difficult to erase them if errors occur. There's some ways to erase the pen writing, such as liquid paper and sand rubber. However, using liquid paper is not really tidy, while sand rubber might make a hole in your paper! :smile: I heard that blue...

I'm planning to write a book on Physics and electronics. Anybody who wish to share his experience/knowledge e.g. which software to use for writing etc. Also some tips to make it bestseller and profitable... :wink:

In Figure 13-34, a square of edge length 21.0 cm is formed by four spheres of masses m1 = 6.00 g, m2 = 3.00 g, m3 = 1.00 g, and m4 = 6.00 g. In unit-vector notation, what is the net gravitational force from them on a central sphere with mass m5 = 2.40 g? Well by using Newton's Law of...

We've discussed this before and I remain convinced that this was a serious effort to meddle in US politics. Whether it was or not, it may have done precisely the opposite of what was intended: it may have been the deciding factor in the election - giving the win to Bush. Link: Brits'...

Writing powers on webassign...URGENT Hey, It's 10:35 Eastern U.S time now, i need help within 2o min for a homwework... How you can write powers usgin (e) notation -Should it be E or e -Should you say 2e3 ? or 2*e^3? a thingy to mention: I am using www.webassign.com for homeworks, it...

i need help for my assignment. On a steel wall, the micro switch is used to activate and deactivate the electromagnet. Electromagnet will be energized just before it touches the steel wall and de-energized jus before losing contact with the wall in both directions. Write truth table and...

Hi. I am wondering if there is a program that can do a few things: 1. Plot data points 2. Graph functions 3. Show math symbols (integral, etc) with correct placement of characters I am attempting to do these things in a lab writeup, so if separate programs are needed I would need to...

Simple question about writing a log--how does the root go turn to divison? I understand the product, quotient and power laws of logarithms. But this piece in the book has me stumped. It says how they used logarithms to rewrite calculations and make them easier to figure out. Fair enough...

I'm curious about writing a graphical plotting program to suplement an existing program. I've been working on a Zeta function root finder for a few months now, and I'd like to be able to graph some aspects of the Zeta function as well as many more functions. I'm contemplating what language to...

Out of nowhere, many more politically right-leaning posters now seem to be providing their opinions. Or have I been blind in the past?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/3013959.stm Lecturers and students from the University of Plymouth wanted to test the claim that an infinite number of monkeys given typewriters would create the works of The Bard. A single computer was placed in a monkey enclosure at Paignton Zoo...

I have two problems that deal with writing an equation in slope-intercept form of a line that satifises certain conditions. Two of such problems my teacher has given me, I have no idea where to start in how to put the conditions in an equation. Can anyone help me in finding out on how to do...