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] | | | The primary goal of this course is to foster foundational research writing skills. This course places emphasis on constructing the necessary elements of research writing, with a focus on persuasiveness and clarity. |
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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 course will equip students with the necessary skills to compose a well-structured scientific paper, with the goal of applying the techniques to their own research projects. In this course, we will cover three main topics for students’ research papers: How to 1) build a persuasive abstract, 2) write a good title, and 3) construct a well-structured cover letter. This class is mainly for students looking to publish or advance their research (e.g., conference proposal, dissertation, abstract, etc.) in English, although limited support for a research project in Japanese is also acceptable. Regardless, I strongly encourage students who are in the initial stages of their research to join as well. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content or Plan | | Week 1: Course introduction, orientation; What is research?
Week 2: What is an abstract? – and why should we care?
Week 3: Stories for all ages – what makes a good abstract?
Week 4: How to build an abstract; Research fundamentals 1: Initial observation, research question, and hypothesis
Week 5: Types of initial observations; Published papers: Examples
Week 6: Types of research questions: Important differences
Week 7: Converting the fundamental elements for your abstract; Research fundamentals 2: Support - Materials & methods and results
Week 8: Support with logic – Inductive reasoning part 1
Week 9: Support with logic – Inductive reasoning part 2
Week 10: Building your abstract: concretely explained
Week 11: Building stronger support; Two types of implications: Real-world background & significance
Week 12: Student Workshop
Week 13: Feedback from workshop; How to write an effective title; Other parts of research papers (Outline, Discussion, Limitations, Future research) – relation to abstracts; Guidelines for consideration
Week 14: Student Workshop How to write a well-structured cover letter
Week 15: Student Workshop; Feedback from workshop; How to read a paper; How to keep up with the literature; How to write a good scientific paper; Final thoughts; Class feedback |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Students who need the course credits are required to meet the following conditions:
(1) Conduct three student workshops related to: 1) Abstracts, 2) Titles, and 3) Cover letters
(2) Submit assignments related to 1-3 above. |
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教科書
Textbook | | | There is no required text for this course. Handouts will be distributed by the instructor. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Materials will be informed in class if necessary |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students are expected to review and prepare before class as directed by instructor (about 30 mins. as necessary) |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | (1)Open to graduate students who are able to at least read and listen in English (speaking and writing also preferable).
(2)Preference will be given to those who are planning to submit abstracts or proposals to conferences or journals, or have structural questions about their master's or PhD dissertation.
(3)Students who wish to participate as observers may do so. |
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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 | | (1) If you are interested in taking this course, please send an email to hamlitsch.nathan.jesse.d9@f.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp. This will help me prepare the appropriate number of materials.
(2) The maximum capacity for this course is 30 students. If there are more than 30 students, a selection process will take place. This selection will be based on the "enrollment conditions" above, and whether or not you attend the first lesson.
(3) The first lesson of the course will be on October 2, 2025. |
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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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