授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course [JPN] | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | | [Course subtitle: Research Writing and Logical Thinking I] The primary goal of this course is to foster logically sound research writing skills through learning how to build a clear thesis statement for a research paper and a convincing logical argument based on the thesis statement. |
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授業の達成目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course [JPN] | | |
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course [ENG] | | | This is a two-semester course exclusively designed for graduate students who are planning to write a research paper – e.g., dissertation, journal paper, conference paper, conference abstract, etc. Through a specially designed Research Writing Recipe, the course will offer you a comprehensive knowledge and step-by-step guidance on how to write a research paper from scratch. You will be guided to accomplish the most important tasks in the research writing process, including (i) build a thesis statement that would make your research original and clear, (ii) develop the thesis statement into a logical argument that would make your paper convincing and compelling, (iii) strengthen the logical argument by anticipating and eliminating the potential counterarguments that challenge the core ideas of your research, (iv) develop the logical argument into a full-blown research paper through writing an appealing abstract and attractive introduction. The spring semester of the course will focus on (i) and (ii). The fall semester will focus on (iii) and (iv). For details about the lessons in each semester, see the course content below. All the lessons will be delivered in clearly spoken English, accompanied by simple and entertaining presentation materials that can be readily understood and enjoyed by everyone. After successfully completing the entire course, you should be in a good position to complete and submit your paper for publication. |
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教科書
Textbook | | | For this course, the instructor has developed a special textbook called the Research Writing Recipe. It includes the step-by-step guide on how to (i) establish research originality and clarity, (ii) build a thesis statement, (iii) build a logical argument, (iv) write an appealing abstract and attractive introduction, etc. All these materials will be provided free of charge to full-time students of the course. |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | Outside the course hours, all students are required to
(i) complete the designated exercises in the Research Writing Recipe,
(ii) have at least one tutorial session with the course instructor. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | (i) From April 2021, the course will be conducted face-to-face unless otherwise instructed by the course instructor.
(ii) All course members are required to strictly follow the coronavirus prevention protocols during the spring semester, 2021.
(iii) To apply for the course, you are required to complete the following steps:
(a) Send an email to the course instructor, with the reason(s) for taking this course.
(b) Upon receiving the approval from the course instructor, register the course.
(v) Course Registration Period: April 2 (Fri) 9:00～April 3 (Sat) 12:30.
(vi) Students who did not register for the course during registration period(April 2 (Fri) 9:00～April 3 (Sat) 12:30) and wish to take the course will attend the course by email.
(vi) Students who have been approved to take the course but could not register during the Course Registration Period can register again during the Registration Revision Period (April 12 ~ April 19). |
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本授業に関するWebページ
Reference website for this Course | | |
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担当教員からのメッセージ
Message from the Instructor | | | This course is very popular! If you want to take it, you are advised to apply as early as possible to secure a place. Due to the coronavirus prevention, the maximum capacity of the course is 20 students. |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | https://office.ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp/2021-spring-implementation/ |
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