Social Sciences Computing Network
The Social Science Division of the College of Letters and Science maintains a Social Science Computing Network (SSCNet) through which over 1500 departmental computers are tied via a network to Novell, NT and Unix servers. It operates three fully networked computer laboratories, which are open from 8am to 9pm weekdays, and noon-4pm on weekends. Laser printer and color output is available.
Software available in the computer labs includes spreadsheets, databases, word processing programs ( Word, WordPerfect, TeX) and various class specific programs. Software for statistical analysis and mathematical simulations includes SAS, SPSS, Stata, MATLAB, LIMDEP, Minitab, S-PLUS, GAUSS, and MATHEMATICA. Internet access via Netscape and Internet Explorer browsers as well as Telnet and FTP are also available.
Advice for Writing a Thesis
Berk, Harvey and Hirshleifer’s guide to writing a referee report
Board on writing an introduction
Board and Meyer-ter-Vehn on writing a theory paper
Cochrane’s writing tips
Piazzesi’s presentation tips
Goldin’s ten rules
Thompson’s Guide for the Young Economist
