Browsing All Posts filed under »academic research«

Information Theory, Sport, Betting and the Stock Market

August 5, 2012 by

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It’s interesting how Information Theory, Las Vegas and Wall Street have been intertwined over the years.

Software Bugs: What Wall Street can Learn from Mars

August 3, 2012 by

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In the last few months we’ve seen two spectacular software failures on Wall Street. Most recently, on Weds August 1, Knight Capital’s trading software fired off trades in one hour that should have taken place over days.  The flurry of trades caused erratic pricing for 150 US stocks.  Knight is said to have lost $440M […]

Is That Paper You’re Writing Really Two Papers?

February 9, 2012 by

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It is often useful to split a “big” paper into several smaller, tasty appetizers.

How to Structure a Conference Paper in Experimental Computer Science

February 7, 2012 by

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Some suggestions by others on the web

How to Compose a Title for Your Research Paper

February 7, 2012 by

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Titling: A neglected, but important task for technical writers.

The 8 Elements of an Effective Abstract

February 7, 2012 by

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How to write a compelling abstract: My formula for concrete abstract success.

Optimizing Paper Titles: SEO For Your Research Vision

February 6, 2012 by

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Titling: A neglected, but important task for technical writers.

How To Publish an Illustrated Book With Your Kid

January 29, 2012 by

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A fun project that promotes reading and creativity I recently helped my elementary school-aged daughter publish a book.  A real book with with a shiny cover, its own ISBN, and an online “store” where you can buy it for $3.99 (she gets $1).  Check it out. It was a wonderful experience for her.  She’s really […]

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