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Presenting Papers

PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:32 pm
by aprado
Fratres,

What is a sensible length for writing a paper for delivery in a college setting? is the usual both sides of one sheet acceptable?

Re: Presenting Papers

PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:26 am
by Stevecoath
No hard and fast rule as far as I am aware, it depends on the size of the writing and the size of the paper.
however, as a rough guideline I would recommend you try to keep to 15-20 minutes including time for questions.

Re: Presenting Papers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:27 pm
by aprado
thank you Steve

Re: Presenting Papers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:19 pm
by aprado
seem to have the issue of whenever i try to write a paper, i raise more questions than answers which then lead me on to other things and before i know it the papers already obsolete!

Re: Presenting Papers

PostPosted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:59 am
by eckywan2
Dont let that stop you just see where it goes

I was annoyed years ago at the lack of info available about the Battle of Roslin
and as it was approaching its 700 anniversary I thought the locals would have something planned
All I had was a half page A4 which had been given out to those participating in The Carnethy Hill Race
on the Pentland hills near to Roslin explaining part of the battle as the origins of the hill race.
I found nothing.
So I went looking myself, "researching the history" sounds a bit much for my humble efforts
but I ended up with 4 pages
I was asked by some workmates to take them to Roslin Chapel ( all cops only 2 brethren )
so I extended our visit to include the battle site and told them what little I knew
This was well received and one of them ( surname Sinclair) had an obvious interest and asked questions which I promised to look into and with the help of Mr Google, Edinburgh Uni Edinburgh Libraries, the 4 pages had become 8
Then (Inspector) Sinclair asked for a copy and visited me at the Scottish Parliament ( Police unit) and we had a nice chat, His driver commented that I should make others aware by having a website....but I'm a dinosaur
he replied that there was a cop who knew how to set one up and he happened to be a friend ( who lives in Roslin and is now member of Roslin St Clair 606) So I did more work and 8 became 16
With the help of The Clanranald Trust stuntfighters I got some pictures taken and within one week I had a website
Roslin What Battle which was up just in time for the 2003 date! and I kept going for ten years with interest from all over the world leading to more questions and answers.

So Bro Aprado keep it up you never know where it will lead ! specially in SRIS / or even SRIA