13. Write a report on two hand dryers:

* uses principle of evaporation * may take up to 44 seconds to dry hands * warm air flows out at moderate speed * most of water removed by slow evaporation * bacteria are not filtered out of washroom air * unfiltered air blows around the room * machine starts when user presses start button * user usually has to press start button several times * user often walks out with damp hands, wiping on clothes to dry

* uses process of scraping water off hands like windscreen wiper * dries hands in 10-12 seconds * cold air forced out at high speed * long ultra-thin apertures run along two blades * filter removes over 99.9% of bacteria from air* filtered air stays within the machine, not around room * uses 80% less energy than conventional dryer * hands completely dry after use * turns on automatically when user inserts hands

Unit 2 Scientific Communication

2А

Submitting a Research Proposal

1. In small groups, talk about these questions:

1. Why did you choose a career in science?

2. What field of science are you currently working or studying in?

3. What do you enjoy most about working in your scientific field?

4. What would you like to do next in your career?

5. Which of your past and present experiences are most relevant to your future in science?

2. Read the following extract from a website and then, in pairs, answer the questions.

1 . Can an organization apply for this scholarship?

2. Would you be interested in applying for SARF? Why / why not?

3. What information might you need to include on your application form?

4. What are the advantages of attracting scientists ‘with future potential for leadership in their field’ to a country?

3. Your colleague has decided to apply to SARF and has downloaded an application form. Look at the list of sections on the form (1-10) and match each one to your colleague's notes on the information she needs to provide.

1	APPLICANT
2	CURRENT APPOINTMENT AND ADDRESS
3	LOCATION OF PROPOSED STUDY
4	SPONSOR’S RECOMMENDATION
5	DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT
6	PROJECT TITLE
7	PROJECT SUMMARY
8	DETAILS OF PROPOSED RESEARCH
9	BUDGET
1 0	NOMINATED REFEREE WITH PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF APPLICANT

5. Section 7 of the form (in the previous Exercise) asks applicants to write a project summary of their research proposal. Think about a research project in your area. In pairs, take turns to summarize the project following the instructions (1-6) below.

1. State the aims of your research.

2. Define what the problem is.

3. Explain why your topic is worth researching.

4. Say what the expected outcomes of the research are.

5. Outline the procedures you will follow.

6. Outline how you will limit your investigation.