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Credit Where Credit is Due

Very clearly mention the source of the ideas you discuss.

Example:


Graph Connectivity Algorithms:

Deterministic [ShiVis '84]

Randomized [Gazit '86]

Randomized algorithm borrows from colouring algorithms [Author 'year].



Value addition by you:

If some idea is your own, mention that very explicitly.

If you constructed an example, Say ``I will now show an example that I constructed to explain the theorem''.

If you found a shorter proof, mention that.



Abhiram Ranade 2000-08-18