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Recitations

In the first half of the course, there will be periodic (short) writing assignments due in the recitations. The first writing assignment is due at the second recitation. It should be computer edited, but not necessarily in LaTeX (although it is recommended that you start using LaTeX from the beginning). All subsequent writing assignments should be completed in LaTeX.

There will be oral presentations during recitations. The recitations will be interactive, therefore attendance is required.

SES # TOPICS
R1 We will discuss some samples of writing.
R2 The first writing assignment (see problem set 1) is due.
R3 Hand in a second draft of the previous assignment (see problem set 2).
R4 A short expository paper on compact sets is due (see problem set 2b).
R5 Student Presentations
R6 Student Presentations (cont.)
R7 Student Presentations (cont.)

Discussion about the completion of a metric space.
R8 Discussion about fixed point problems and the algorithms for finding square roots.
R9 Homework Discussion

Students present solutions to exercises from homework.
R10 First draft of the paper is due. We will also start the presentations based on the final papers. The talks should be about 10-15 minutes long.
R11 Student Presentations (cont.)
R12 Second draft of the paper is due.

Student Presentations (cont.)
R13 A critique for one paper is due (each student will receive by email a file with the paper to review).

Student Presentations (cont.)
R14 The final version of the paper is due.