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CGF
2010
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13 years 7 months ago
How to Write a Visualization Research Paper: A Starting Point
This paper attempts to explain the mechanics of writing a research paper in visualization. This serves as a useful starting point for those who have never written a research paper...
Robert S. Laramee
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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13 years 10 months ago
Enhancing learning management systems to better support computer science education
Many individual instructors--and, in some cases, entire universities--are gravitating towards the use of comprehensive learning management systems (LMSs), such as Blackboard and M...
Guido Rößling, Mike Joy, Andrés ...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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Geographic information systems: real world applications for computer science
: This paper discusses the development and delivery of an upper level computer science elective course in geographic information systems (GIS). GIS applications span numerous and d...
Wendy Zhang, Theresa Beaubouef
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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Compiler error messages: what can help novices?
Novices find it difficult to understand and use compiler error messages. It is useful to refine this observation and study the effect of different message styles on how well and q...
Marie-Hélène Nienaltowski, Michela P...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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Innovating our self image
ion." These images do not foster collaboration with other fields and do not excite the curiosity of young people. In this session, Astrachan and Denning will discuss what they...
Owen L. Astrachan, Peter J. Denning
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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Improving retention and graduate recruitment through immersive research experiences for undergraduates
Research experiences for undergraduates are considered an effective means for increasing student retention and encouraging undergraduate students to continue on to graduate school...
Teresa A. Dahlberg, Tiffany Barnes, Audrey Rorrer,...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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Automatic extraction of notions from course material
Formally defining the knowledge units taught in a course helps instructors ensure a sound coverage of topics and provides an objective basis for comparing the content of two cours...
Michela Pedroni, Manuel Oriol, Bertrand Meyer, Luk...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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13 years 10 months ago
Game-themed programming assignments: the faculty perspective
We have designed and implemented game-themed programming assignment modules targeted specifically for adoption in existing introductory programming classes. These assignments are ...
Kelvin Sung, Michael Panitz, Scott A. Wallace, Rut...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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Undergraduate data communications and networking projects using opnet and wireshark software
The national importance of creating "content reflecting cutting edge developments in STEM fields" has been recognized the National Science Foundation. The National Resea...
Vasil Hnatyshin, Andrea F. Lobo
CE
2008
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13 years 11 months ago
Assessing creative problem-solving with automated text grading
The work aims to improve the assessment of creative problem-solving in science education by employing language technologies and computational
Hao-Chuan Wang, Chun-Yen Chang, Tsai-Yen Li