授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course [JPN] | | | The primary goal of this course is to foster logically sound research writing skills by learning how to build a clear thesis statement (central research claim) for a research paper and a convincing logical argument based on the thesis statement. |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | | The primary goal of this course is to foster logically sound research writing skills by learning how to build a clear thesis statement (central research claim) 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] | | | This is a two-semester course exclusively designed to help you write a research paper, such as a dissertation, journal article, conference paper, or abstract. With a specially designed Research Writing Recipe, you will gain comprehensive knowledge to help you write a research paper from scratch. The one-year course is structured to help you accomplish the most important tasks in the research writing process, including (i) formulating a thesis statement that ensures your research originality and clarity, (ii) developing your thesis statement into a convincing argument, (iii) strengthening the argument by anticipating and addressing the potential counterarguments that may challenge the core ideas of your research, (iv) expanding the argument into a full-blown research paper, including the development of a compelling abstract and an engaging introduction. The spring semester will cover the first two stages, focusing on thesis development and argumentation. The fall semester will address the latter stages, emphasizing counterargument strategies and the composition of the full research paper. You can find a detailed breakdown of each semester's lessons in the course content below. All classes will be delivered in clearly spoken English, accompanied by simple and entertaining presentation materials that everyone can readily understand and enjoy. By the end of the course, you will feel confident and well-prepared to complete and submit your research paper for publication. |
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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 to help you write a research paper, such as a dissertation, journal article, conference paper, or abstract. With a specially designed Research Writing Recipe, you will gain comprehensive knowledge to help you write a research paper from scratch. The one-year course is structured to help you accomplish the most important tasks in the research writing process, including (i) formulating a thesis statement that ensures your research originality and clarity, (ii) developing your thesis statement into a convincing argument, (iii) strengthening the argument by anticipating and addressing the potential counterarguments that may challenge the core ideas of your research, (iv) expanding the argument into a full-blown research paper, including the development of a compelling abstract and an engaging introduction. The spring semester will cover the first two stages, focusing on thesis development and argumentation. The fall semester will address the latter stages, emphasizing counterargument strategies and the composition of the full research paper. You can find a detailed breakdown of each semester's lessons in the course content below. All classes will be delivered in clearly spoken English, accompanied by simple and entertaining presentation materials that everyone can readily understand and enjoy. By the end of the course, you will feel confident and well-prepared to complete and submit your research paper for publication. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content or Plan | | In this course, you will collaborate in groups and have plenty of opportunities to actively participate in discussions and interact with both your instructor and peers during class. Everything you do in class will be centered around your own research, providing you with a personalized and hands-on learning experience. During the spring semester, you will take part in the following sessions:
Lesson 1: Writing is Thinking (Lecture)
(Introduce the practical and constructive logical thinking skills for research writing.)
Lesson 2: The major components of research writing (Lecture)
(Distinguish research writing from other genres of writing through eleven major components.)
Lesson 3: Develop your research originality – 1 (Lecture & Group-work)
(How to effectively build your research background and clarify the research problem.)
Lesson 4: Develop your research originality – 2 (Lecture and Group work)
(How to effectively generate a research question and hypothesis for your research.)
Lesson 5: Develop the core elements of your research originality (Lecture and Group-work)
(Develop the research focus, perspective, boundary, and relation among the three elements.)
Lesson 6: Build a Thesis Statement for your research (Lecture and Group-work)
(Turn your research originality into a one-sentence thesis statement.)
Lesson 7: Present and discuss your thesis statement – 1 (Presentation and Discussion)
Lesson 8: Present and discuss your thesis statement – 2 (Presentation and Discussion)
Lesson 9: What is logic? (Lecture)
(How to use logic practically and effectively.)
Lesson 10: How to practically apply logic to your research. (Group-work and Discussion)
(How to apply logic to your research through fun and exciting excises.)
Lesson 11: Build a Logical Argument for your research (Lecture)
(Understand what a logical argument is, and distinguish (i) premise, (ii) data, (iii) evidence.)
Lesson 12: How to prove your thesis statement – 1 (Lecture and Group-work)
(Understand the Premise of Proof through some fun logical exercises.)
Lesson 13: How to prove your thesis statement – 2 (Group-work and Discussion)
(Build a Premise of Proof for your thesis statement based on the evidence.)
Lesson 14: Research Ethics (Lecture)
(How to avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and other research misconducts.)
Lesson 15: Review, reflection, and course evaluation. (Discussion) |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | Graduate students who can communicate in English.
(Related Courses)
Research Skills T – Logical Research Writing II (fall semester).
Research Skills SC – The Mei-Writing Summer Camp |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Student performance will be evaluated based on (i) classwork and (ii) presentation.
Students who need the course credits are required to complete both (i) and (ii).
Students who wish to withdraw from this course must notify the course instructor by the end of April. |
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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 a 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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参考書
Reference Book | | | For this course, the instructor has developed a special textbook called the Research Writing Recipe. It includes a 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 | | The course will be conducted face-to-face unless otherwise instructed by the course instructor.
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 for the course. |
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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 | | | The maximum capacity of this course is 25 students. If you want to take this course, you are advised to apply as early as possible to secure a place. |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | A-1）Face-to-face course（Only face-to-face classes）
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