Re: Humor in research proposal
From: Pradip (caulagi_at_iiitb.ac.in)
Date: 09/28/04
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Date: 28 Sep 2004 03:23:46 -0700
Ken Pledger <Ken.Pledger@mcs.vuw.ac.nz> wrote in message news:<Ken.Pledger-85A3CE.09052028092004@bats.mcs.vuw.ac.nz>...
> In article <7209c168.0409270405.3b3d8f7e@posting.google.com>,
> caulagi@iiitb.ac.in (Pradip) wrote:
>
> > ....
> > What do you think of humor in research proposals? Is it a good idea?
> >
> > For instance, if the section 'Problem definition' was renamed to
> > 'Problem definition - the gory details'!? Or, 'Proof techniques' was
> > altered as 'Proof techniques - grappling the bear'!?
> > ....
>
>
> In a research paper the occasional subtle mathematical joke can
> bring light relief. However, your examples don't fit that description.
> Since your research proposal may be seen by several people, perhaps a
> committee, you'd be wise not to risk disgusting anyone whose sense of
> humour doesn't match your own.
Point taken. Thanks to all who replied.
Pradip
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