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LARRY GRIMM  writes:

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> As an aside, is there any interest in setting up a bulliten board for
> writers in the sciences?  The issues that arise in this genre are
> different than when writing fiction, or when writing for the "public."
> Also, would it not be helpful to establish a discussion on the
> emotional aspects of writing--the isolation, the effects on one's
> social life, frustrations, fears, the list is practically endless.  These
> aspects of writing cut across genres.

I for one would be interested in such a board.  I frequently read this
group because occassionally problems are discussed that also apply to the
problem of scientific (academic) publication.  My interest is in the
publication of research in outlets that are 'peer reviewed'.  Yes, I am
new to the business (Ph.D. 1990) and the clock is ticking.  Any help,
comiseration, etc. would be appreciated.

Conflicting reviews, as described in the original post, are a constant
amazement to me.  I'm never sure what to do when a reviewer declares that
sample size is not sufficient and yet there are statistical textbooks that
say the sample size I used is adequate and there is published work in the
literature with much, much smaller samples.  How do you handle it?



-- 
Dwight Haworth                  | "... I arrive at the conclusion that however
haworth@cwis.unomaha.edu        | a systems problem is solved -- the solution
                                | is wrong, even dangerously wrong."
                                |              C. West Churchman