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Formulate your topic properly

As you read more papers you should

(Consult your advisor!)


Only goal: Should have enough material for telling a good story.

Good Story: Enough (CSE) depth, enough (CSE) breadth.


Q: ``What is the most difficult CS problem in all this?''

A: The most difficult problem is X, and here is why it is hard/deep/challenging...

Q: ``Why have you looked at just one approach?''

A: Because it is supposed to be the most promising one, and it is very good/clever/deep enough in itself.



Abhiram Ranade 2000-08-18