Spring 2017 - STAT 300W D300
Statistics Communication (3)
Class Number: 9274
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
BurnabyJan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jinko Graham
jgraham@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3155
Office: SC-K10553
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Prerequisites:
Admission to the major or honours programs in statistics or actuarial science at SFU. Prior completion of a lower division W requirement and STAT 350 or 9 units of upper division STAT/ACMA courses and permission of the instructor.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Guided experiences in written and oral communication of statistical ideas and results with both scientific and lay audiences. Writing.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course is restricted to Statistics Major/Honor Students
Outline:
In this seminar course, we will sharpen our skills in reading and writing reports for scientific audiences. Activities will include working through examples and exercises in reading comprehension, critical reading and scientific writing.
Writing requires an indepth understanding of the subject matter. Therefore, students are encouraged to take this course in their fourth year. Prior completion of STAT 350 is highly recommended.
Grading
- Participation 33%
- Reading Exercises 34%
- Writing Exercises 33%
NOTES:
All grading is subject to change.
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
The Elements of Style, 4th ed. Authors: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White. Publisher Pearson
ISBN: 9780205309023
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students with Disabilites:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities 778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca
Tutor Requests:
Students looking for a Tutor should visit http://www.stat.sfu.ca/teaching/need-a-tutor-.html. We accept no responsibility for the consequences of any actions taken related to tutors.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS