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 | | | This course offers a look at various styles and methods used in academic writing as done in the Social Sciences. The course introduces the student to the idea of clarity and consistency in writing. The course is open to all graduate students in law school who are interested in the topic; however, it is aimed primarily at the introductory level of academic work. The course is designed to supplement and enhance the Academic Writing courses I & III and will include a review of the grammar and structural issues that often plague students at this level as well as provide lessons on developing organized paragraphs. At present, there is no text offered though there will be required supplementary lessons accessed through My Writing Lab. Students are advised to become familiar with the required departmental writing guidelines for their thesis available on the GSL web-site: http://www.law.nagoya-u.ac.jp/_userdata/writing-guide.pdf |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | This course offers a look at various styles and methods used in academic writing as done in the Social Sciences. The course introduces the student to the idea of clarity and consistency in writing. The course is open to all graduate students in law school who are interested in the topic; however, it is aimed primarily at the introductory level of academic work. The course is designed to supplement and enhance the Academic Writing courses I & III and will include a review of the grammar and structural issues that often plague students at this level as well as provide lessons on developing organized paragraphs. At present, there is no text offered though there will be required supplementary lessons accessed through My Writing Lab. Students are advised to become familiar with the required departmental writing guidelines for their thesis available on the GSL web-site: http://www.law.nagoya-u.ac.jp/_userdata/writing-guide.pdf |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Lecture Theme Lecture Course Description Learning outside the class Related page
1 TBA
My Writing Lab
This class will take place on the 4th Floor of the Main Library. The aim of the class is to familiarize students with the use of the MY WRITING LAB.
Students will receive access to the lab and learn the basics of the lab
requirements.
Students will complete Module 2.1, but may complete at home
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Introduction to Academic Writing This class serves to cover the essential objectives of the course which will cover three main points.
First, to gain an appreciation for the fundamentals of how to apply objective research to thesis writing
Second, to analyze past problems with thesis papers and to assess ways of preventing common errors.
Third, to study the approach taken in Social Science research in expressing complex ideas in writing.
With time permitting students will be asked to write a couple sentences (subjectively) on what they plan to study.
Materials: Will include a PowerPoint presentation and handout. MWL module 2.2 and Write draft in lab should be complete.
3 TBA
Understanding
the Key Elements of academic Writing
Class lecture will look at the key components of academic writing: research designs, organization, style and writing.
This class will actually serve as beginning look at many of the common grammar problems found in thesis writing. The idea is to break the thesis writing into a series of process on style, structure and sentence development.
Materials: Will include a PowerPoint presentation and handout.
(National Holiday on May 6)
MWL module 2.3 with write draft should be complete
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TBA
Key Elements II
Class lecture continues from previous lesson but will include some exercises in class.
Materials: PowerPoint and handout.
MWL module 2.4 only.
5
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Developing the Thesis Statement
This class will explain the difference between a thesis statement and hypothesis. Students will look at examples in writing to learn how to locate a thesis/hypothesis statement in research. Lecture will also provide a very basic example of organization of a paper from a thesis statement
Materials: Short PowerPoint, primary will be handout. MWL module 2.5 and write draft should be complete.
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TBA
What is FLOW?
Understanding the direction of writing
Continuation from previous week. This class will introduce the idea of writing plainly so that a reader can follow along easily. The concepts of clarity, coherency and consistency are introduced as well as general rules as to how to simplify the expression of student.
Materials: PPT and handout MWL module 5.3 and write draft should be complete.
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TBA
The Craft of Writing
The lectures focuses on concepts such as brainstorming, pre-writing, drafting, editing and revising a paper. Explains concept of efficiency and provides examples of problems found in past thesis papers. Introducing basic concept of syntax.
GSL guidelines Quiz.
Materials: Includes PowerPoint presentation and handout. (short video on revising)
MWL Module 5.4.
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Mid-term
First half of course will consist of a mid-term exam. The exam will consists of true/false, multiple choice and sentence identification as well a short paragraph. (30% of grade)
No homework assigned here.
Mid-Term Test
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TBA
Sentence Structure
This class will look at the construction of of different types of sentences (simple, compound, complex) and provide a quick review of using punctuation as well as provide a quick glance at some common grammar problems found in student writing.
Sum up of all major issues related to grammar and punctuation issues as found in past papers. Review of relevant points from mid-term exam.
MWL module (5.5) should be complete
10
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Paragraph
Structuring
Lecture will discuss the direction and key elements of a paragraph. Examples of paragraphs will be examined and broken-down so that students can see the structure of a well-developed paragraph.
Materials: PowerPoint and handout (mid-test will be returned and discussed) MWL module (5.6) with write draft should be complete
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Analysis of Paragraphs
The goal of this lesson is to highlight the various kinds of topical paragraphs that can be constructed. Students to practice how they can frame a structure a particular form analysis (compare/contrast) that is logical and concise. Eventually students will learn how to expand or magnify this form of writing into an essay.
Materials will be given in class. MWL module (6.5) with write draft should be complete
12 TBA
Magnifying the paragraph This is a continuation of the previous lesson on paragraphs. The goal is to comprehend the strategy of expanding on the development of a single paragraph into a basic essay. Students will learn how FLOW is reversed so that they might comprehend short-cuts in research.
Materials: Handout. MWL Module (6.6) and write draft should be complete
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Summarizing and Paraphrasing
Primary point of this class is to introduce concepts of summarizing and paraphrasing. The lesson introduces plagiarism (video exercise) but focuses on ways to avoid the problem.
There will be a writing assignment due on 7/15.
Materials: PowerPoint and handout (video on plagiarism)
MWL module (6.7) and write draft should be complete
14
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Citations and Referencing
Lesson will discuss and describe the basic of citations and references. Look at some problem areas and quickly address requirements in the departmental guidelines.
Materials: PowerPoint, handout (short video)
No Lab --
Writing assignment
15
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Final Exam
Final exam. Exam will include a mixture of True/False, multiple choice, paragraph identification, and short topical essay of one paragraph length. Exam should take approximately 1 hour. Final Quizzer Paper test
Final exam
Submission of Abstract |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | Academic Writing 1 is a prerequisite. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | The following will be used to assess students:
1) Mid-test (30%)
2) Final (30%)
3) Guidelines Quiz (10%)
4) Writing assignment (10%)
5) My Writing Lab 20%
Total 100% |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | Textbook:
At present, there is no text available for the class. However, students are strongly recommended to take a look at Diana Hacker & Nancy Sommers, " A Writer's Reference," 8th ed. There are many copies in the law library.
Your instructor will provide materials from
Basic Steps to Writing Research Papers. David A. Kluge & Mathew Taylor (2007) Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-4-902902-89-1 {this book is no longer available but several copies are available in the law library.}
Recommended but not required:
Writing The Research Paper: A Handbook. 7th ed. Anthony C. Winkler & Jo Ray McCuen-Metherell. (2008). Wadsworth Cengage. ISBN: 978-0-495-79965-8
{This book can be bought on Amazon}
Materials will also be distributed in the course during the semester following a variety of sources including but not limited to (students should not buy these books): |
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参考書
Reference Book | | Students are advised to begin becoming familiar with both the departmental Writing Guidelines as well as the Chicago Manual of Style, which can be referenced on the Internet. It is not recommended to buy such a style book due to the cost and because it is too large in its coverage. Many areas could be confusing to the student.
Your instructor will be drawing from the following works:
Kluge, David A.,& Mathew Taylor. (2007) Basic Steps to Writing Research Papers. Cengage Learning.
Putnam, William H. (2006). Legal Research. Delmar Cengage Learning.
Putnam, William H. (2010). Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing. 2nd edition.
Ragin, Charles C. (1989) The Comparative Method: moving Beyond Qualitative and Quantitative Strategies. University of California Press.
Wydick, Richard C. (2002). Plain English for Lawyers. 4th Ed. Durham NC:
Carolina Academic Press.recommended.
My Writing Lab: Students will need access codes to enter the supplementary exercises required for completion of the course. These access codes should be available the first week of the course. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students are expected to come to class prepared, and to complete writing assignments on time. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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