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Are textbook derivations in physics too formulaic?
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[QUOTE="vela, post: 6050422, member: 221963"] There's a big difference between doing research and presenting the results of the research. The former is a messy process littered with false starts and dead ends. The latter, in contrast, involves trying to convince others you are right using clear, logical arguments. Textbooks, by their nature, focus on the latter. Of course, the content will seem contrived, but it reflect the improved understanding of the topic developed over the years. You seem to be conflating the presentation in the textbook with the assessment methods of your instructors. I can understand your frustration if all your instructors expect of you is to regurgitate what was in the textbook on the test. That just requires memorization; it doesn't really require a significant level of understanding. I'd lay the blame on your instructors, not the textbook. [/QUOTE]
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