In science and engineering fields, it is necessary to understand English research articles accurately and produce written
English with clarity. In this course, you will examine good examples of research articles section by section and learn the
structure, common grammar and vocabulary typically used in research papers. Then, you apply the knowledge you learned in your
own writing. The textbook used in this class is about writing research papers, but this course will put more emphasis on reading
research journal article examples to develop reading skills and to build basic grammatical and structural knowledge needed
to write research papers. The class will be conducted mainly in Japanese.
In science and engineering fields, it is necessary to understand English research articles accurately and produce written
English with clarity. To gain such reading skills and basic research paper writing skills, you will read good examples of
research articles and apply your knowledge gained through reading in your own writing.
- Students can identify grammar and vocabulary frequently used in research articles and understand them
- Students can read research journal articles accurately
- Students can use basic grammar and vocabulary needed for research paper writing
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Introduction to the course and Unit 1 The structure of the Introduction of research articles and its linguistic features |
Read the syllabus. | 190minutes |
| 2． | Discussion on the linguistic features and the content of the sample Introduction (p.4-5), building a model of the Introduction (p.22-23) | Read pp.4-17. Submit a research paper article related to your study that you consider your target research paper. |
190minutes |
| 3． | Testing the model by comparing it with the Introduction of a research journal article. Vocabulary used in the Introduction (p.48-58) | Read pp.24-34. Submit an Introduction model based on the article on pp.38-39. |
190minutes |
| 4． | Unit 2 Discussion on the linguistic features of the Methodology and the content of the sample Methodology (p.66-67). Building a model of the Methodology (p.82 & p.84-85). Explanation about Writing Assignment 1(Class 7). | Read pp.66-81. Submit the model of Introduction based on your target article. |
190minutes |
| 5． | Discussion on the model of the Methodology (p.84-85) Testing the model by comparing it with the Methodology of a research journal article (p.95-108) |
Read pp.83-95. Submit the model of the Methodology based on the article on pp.101-102. |
190minutes |
| 6． | Vocabulary frequently used in the Introduction (p.48-58) and in the Methodology (p. 109-123) | Read pp.109-123. Submit the model of the Methodology based on your target article. |
190minutes |
| 7． | Presentation and submission of writing assignment 1(the Introduction of your present / past research). Introduction to Unit 3 (pp.133-134) |
Submit the Introduction section of your present /past research. | 190minutes |
| 8． | Unit 3 Discussion on the linguistic features (Sequence, Frequency, Quantity, Causality）and the content of the sample Results, Building a model of the Results (p.157-159) | Read pp.133-156. Report how typical research papers in your fields are separated into sections. |
190minutes |
| 9． | Testing the model of the Results by comparing it with the Results of a research journal article (p.173-191), vocabulary used in the Results （p.192-210) | Read pp.160-172. Submit the model of the Results based on the article on pp 190-190. |
190minutes |
| 10． | Vocabulary used in the Results （p.192-210) Explanation about writing assignment 2 Unit 4 Discussion on the linguistic features (modal verbs) and the content of the sample Discussion(p.211-212) |
Read pp.192-210 & pp.221-232. Submit the summary of the Results of your target research article. |
190minutes |
| 11． | Unit 4 Discussion on the linguistic features (modal verbs) and the content of the sample Discussion, building a model of the Discussion (p.221-222), building a model of the Discussion (p.236-237) 、vocabulary (p.261-271) | Read pp.261-271. Start preparing for writing assignment 2 (Class 14). |
190minutes |
| 12． | Testing the model of the Discussion by comparing it with the Discussion of a research journal article (p.250-260) Unit 5 The structure and linguistic features (verb tense / length) of the Abstract |
Read pp.238-250. Submit a model of the Discussion/Conclusion on pp.250-251. |
190minutes |
| 13． | Unit 5 Discussion on the linguistic features (verb tense / length) and the content of the sample Abstract (p.280-281), building the Abstract model (p.290-291, p.296-297） | Read pp.280-288. Submit the summary of Discussion/Conclusion of your target research article. |
190minutes |
| 14． | Testing the model of the Abstract by comparing it with the Abstracts of research journal articles (p.301-306), Creating a
title（p.317-320） Presentation and submission of writing assignment 2 |
Read pp. 301-302. Submit Abstract of your research paper. |
190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| Short reports | Writing assignments | Discussion | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | 10% | 10% | 45% |
| 2. | 10% | 10% | 20% | |
| 3. | 5% | 20% | 10% | 35% |
| Total. | 40% | 30% | 30% | - |
Discussion and active participation: 30%
Reading assignments and presentation: 40%
Two writing assignments ：30%
Reading assignments and presentation: 40%
Two writing assignments ：30%
理系研究者のためのアカデミッライティング ヒラリー・グラウマン—ディール著 甲斐基文＋小島正樹訳、東京図書
(Science Research Writing, For Non-Native Speakers of English, by Hilary Glasman-Deal, Imperial College Press)
(Science Research Writing, For Non-Native Speakers of English, by Hilary Glasman-Deal, Imperial College Press)
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- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
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- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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