Scientific Paper Aesthetic Criteria, '04

Clarity of expression: clear progression of ideas/story, subtitles for sections that are informative

Justification for experiments and conclusions

Figures that are necessary, where each one adds something to the argument being presented; not just 'thrown in'.

Figures add to understanding; each one really helps the text (re both data and models).  Good example: the pathway figure in White et al.

Less of a consensus of the class; still under discussion if this is important, and if so, how important: Breakthough in understanding/technique

(more to come, perhaps)