Course title
0M1013001
Advanced Research Paper Reading & Application

 KAWAGUCHI Keiko Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course content
In science and engineering fields, it is necessary to understand English research articles accurately and to 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 gained to your own writing. The textbook used in this class is for writing research papers. However, 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.
Purpose of class
In science and engineering fields, it is necessary to understand English research articles accurately and to 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 to your own writing.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students can identify grammar and vocabulary frequently used in research articles and understand them
  2. Students can read research journal articles accurately
  3. Students can use basic grammar and vocabulary needed for research paper writing
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction to the course
Unit 1 How to write an introduction
1.1 Structure, 1.2 Grammar and writing skills, 1.3 Building a model (p.2-20)
Explanation: Target research article 		Read the syllabus. 190minutes
2． Unit 1
1.3.1 (p.20-23) - Group discussion 		Read 1.1 – 1.3.1
Hand in your target research article (by Week 3) 		190minutes
3． Unit 1
1.3.2, 1.3.3 (p.24-32)
1.3.4 Testing the Model (based on the Introduction of the article, p.41-43 – Group discussion
1.4 Vocabulary (p.48-58) 		Read 1.3.2 – 1.4
Hand in Reading Assignment ① 		190minutes
4． Feedback – Reading assignment ①
Unit 2 How to write Methodology (p.64-p.81)
2.1, 2.2
2.3.1（p.82, p.84-85)- Group discussion 		Read 2.1 – 2.3.1
Hand in Reading Assignment ② 		190minutes
5． Unit 2 Writing about the Methodology
2.3.2, 2.3.3 (p.83, p.86-95)
2.3.4 Testing the Model (based on the Method of the article, p.101-10, Group discussion
2.4 Vocabulary (p.109-123)
Explanation: Writing Assignment ①　(due: Class 7) 		Read 2.3.2 – 2.4
Hand in Reading Assignment ③ 		190minutes
6． Feedback – Reading assignment ③
Unit 1 & Unit 2　 Review 		Review Unit 1, Unit2 Vocabulary（p.48-58, p.109-123）
Hand in Reading Assignment ④ 		190minutes
7． Presentation of Writing assignment 1　
Unit 3 Writing about Results (p.133-135)
3.1, 3.2 		Read 3.1, 3.2
Hand in Writing Assignment ① 		190minutes
8． Unit 3 (p.130-p.159)
3.2, 3.3.1 (p.157-159) – Group discussion 		Read 3.2, 3.3.1 190minutes
9． Unit 3 Results
3.3.2, 3.3.3 (p.160-172)
3.3.4 Testing the Model (based on the Method of the article, p.189-190, Group discussion
3.4 Vocabulary（p. 192-210) 		Read 3.3.2 - 3.4
Hand in Reading Assignment ⑤ 		190minutes
10． Feedback – Reading assignment ⑤
Unit 4 Writing the Discussion/Conclusion (p.218-237)
4.1, 4.2, 4.3.1 (p.236-237) Group discussion 		Read 4.1, 4.2, 4.3.1
Hand in Reading Assignment ⑥ 		190minutes
11． Unit 4 Writing the Discussion/Conclusion
4.3.2, 4.3.3 (p.238-248 )
4.3.4 Testing the Model (based on the article, p. 258-260, Group discussion
4.4 Vocabulary (p.261-271)
Explanation: Writing Assignment ②　(due: Class 14) 		Read 4.3.2 – 4.4
Hand in Reading Assignment ⑦ 		190minutes
12． Feedback – Reading assignment ⑦
Unit 3 & Unit 4　 Review 		Review Unit 3 & Unit 4 190minutes
13． Unit 5 Writing the Abstract　(p.276-289)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2（p.289-300）Group discussion
5.6 Creating a title (p.317) 		Read 5.1 – 5.3.2
Hand in Reading Assignment ⑧ 		190minutes
14． 5.3.3., 5.3.4 Testing the Model (based on the articles, p.301& p.302, Group discussion
5.4 Vocabulary (p.307-312)
Presentation of Writing assignment ② 		Read 5.3.3. – 5.4
Hand in Writing Assignment ② 		190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Short reports Writing assignments Discussion Total.
1. 25% 10% 10% 45%
2. 10% 10% 20%
3. 5% 20% 10% 35%
Total. 40% 30% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Discussion and active participation: 30%
Reading assignments and presentation: 40%
Two writing assignments ：30%
Textbooks and reference materials
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, 2011)
Note: If you use the English edition, don't get the new edition (2nd edition) published in 2021 . This class uses the 1st edition indicated above.
Prerequisites
none
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Before or after class / make an appointment by e-mail
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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