Monday, 11 March 2013

Comment on Comments

Although a2 reached deadline, the argument within our group members just started. We couldn't come to an agreement on where a comment should be provided. We have different opinions on what should be called 'obvious'. Apparently, that's really subjective.
For example,
x > y
Then 2x > 2y
Is it obvious? For me, it's too obvious.
Also, in terms of the proof structure. Such as
Assume x in N
Do we need a comment for that saying 'to introduce for all'? I don't think so since the intended audience should equip that kind of knowledge, otherwise, we should also comment on the indentation of the proof structure because not everyone would find it obvious.
My partner said he was copying the comments on the slides and prof wrote them for every proof. But I think that's because he was introducing proof to all new learners not experienced scholars and my TA didn't write structure comments in tutorial.
Yes, we might solve the conflict by adding comments on every single line. But that's really annoying and ruin the whole style and format (since sometimes we need to start a new line for comment) and also that's ineffective for both readers and writers.
That really bothers me.  

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