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Jonathan Lange Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:05 AM Proposal Presentation Review Reviewer: Logan Williams ??? - 1148 1148 - 1205 EMPIRICAL Yes; 'theoretical goals' slide CONCEPTUAL 'why hydrology' slide; 'theoretical goals' slide Episodic crises is neat way to think about this METHODOLOGICAL 'methodology' slide PRACTICAL 'dissemination' slide OVERVIEW 'why hydrology' slide NEW KNOWLEDGE 'preliminary observations' HOW 'methdology' slide DATA TYPES interviews/participant observation/archival research Yes; 'methodology' slide 'dissemination' slide Oooh new idea; web conference cool! Yes; 'why hydrology' slide Sometimes you use too many run-on sentences and it is hard to follow use of gestures is good; use more (opens up body and engages audience) Environmental concerns clearly articulated; connections to alternative energy movement/push ?!?!?! What about pico dams? What about bathing -- will you discuss more individual/personal usage of water? Does this add to political economy discussion?
 * 1. Did the presentation clearly describe the aims of the research – empirical, conceptual, methodological and practical?**
 * 2. Did the presentation provide an overview of what we already know about the research subject, and then explain how the proposed research will create new knowledge?**
 * 3. Did the presentation provide a robust sense of** //**how**// **the research will be carried out, and of the type of data that will be collected?**
 * 4. Did the research plan presented seem credible and feasible?**
 * 5. Did the presentation provide a tangible sense of the book and other outcomes of the research?**
 * 6. Did the presentation persuade you that the proposed research is important, in this historical moment in particular?**
 * 7. Was the speaking style clear, engaging and well timed?**
 * 8. Further comments and questions.**