Writings

See also my blog Source Phile.

From Precedence Climbing to Pratt Parsing
Theodore S. Norvell
Spring 2016

Abstract: Precedence climbing is refactored to become Pratt parsing.

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A Dijkstra's "Dissection" diversion
Theodore S. Norvell
2014

Abstract: Playing around with similar triangles leads to a generalization of the Pythagorean theorem and a new proof of a very old theorem.

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Proof Outline Logic
Theodore S. Norvell
2009

Abstract: This is a tutorial on proof outline logic, which is an approach to proving concurrent programs correct.. I wrote it for my courses, but include it here, as it largely stands on its own. My course notes give additional examples and applications.

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Radical Algorithmics
Theodore S. Norvell
2005 updated 2010

Abstract:

Yet another square way to derive a square root algorithm.

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The JavaCC Tutorial
Theodore S. Norvell
Summer 2002

Abstract:

A tutorial introduction to my favourite parser generator

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Why Bombing Afghanistan is Wrong
Theodore S. Norvell
Oct 2001

Abstract:

An essay sent to a number of Canadian parliamentarians in October 2001.

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A "New Normal" Glossary
Theodore S. Norvell
Oct 2001

Abstract:

A somewhat more cynical approach to current affairs

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An Invitation to Fencing
Theodore S. Norvell
Sept 1994

Abstract: A nonacademic article on fencing.

Published in The International Teletimes, Sept, 1994.

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Or my own copy

Typesetting Algorithms in Scientific Word
Theodore S. Norvell
Oct 1996

Abstract: How to use the Scientific Word / Scientific Workplace editor to typeset algorithms and programs.

Click here to read it. This is a TeX file and is best viewed using Scientific Workplace, or Scientific Word. It can also be viewed less successfully with Scientific Notebook or the freeware Scientific Notebook Viewer.

Programming With Style
Theodore S. Norvell
Spring 1999

Abstract: A short essay on programming style.

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C++ review
Theodore S. Norvell
1999--2011

Abstract: A review of the essentials of C++ for students entering the data structures course.

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Monads for the Working Haskell Programmer
Theodore S. Norvell
Spring 1999

Abstract: An introduction to Monads for Haskell (and Gofer) programmers.

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Parsing Expressions by Recursive Descent
Theodore S. Norvell
Spring 1999

Abstract: A short introduction to 3 methods of parsing expressions

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MASc Computer Engineering
Theodore S. Norvell
Latest update 2019

Abstract: A short introduction to our course based masters in Computer Engineering.

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Academic Integrity
Theodore S. Norvell
2011--2019

Abstract: Academic integrity and how to avoid academic dishonesty

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Talks

See also my publications page, for talks associated with publications.

The Unified Modelling Language

Theodore S. Norvell
Fall 1999

Abstract: Slides from a short talk I gave on UML to the local CIPS special interest group on software design.

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Structure and Patterns in Software Design and the Unified Modeling Language
Theodore S. Norvell
Summer 2001

Abstract: Slides from a talk I gave on Structure in Software Engineering to the MUN Student branch of the IEEE.

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Effective Scientific Word
Theodore S. Norvell
Summer 2010

Abstract: Tips for using the best LaTeX editor there is.

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MASc Computer Engineering
Theodore S. Norvell
Latest update 2017

Abstract: A short introduction to our course based masters in Computer Engineering.

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Academic Integrity
Theodore S. Norvell
2011--2019

Abstract: Academic integrity and how to avoid academic dishonesty

Click here for my slides.