授業コード 70001501 クラス 01
科目名 Introduction to Research 単位数 2
担当者 JAMES, Daniel 履修期 第1学期
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授業題目 Introduction to Research_01
授業の概要 This class is for students who want to improve their written Academic English Skills. It will be divided into two main areas: the first area will focus on skills for writing descriptive, comparative and argumentative paragraphs. The second area will focus on searching, collecting, analysing and editing information. All students are expected to make and submit five short reports and one final report during the course. All reports will be written, submitted, marked and returned using an online learning system.
学習の到達目標 1. Short, effective, understandable and interesting paragraphs
2. Use and mastery of document making software e.g. Google Docs
3. Well-researched and analysed reports with appropriate use of resources
授業計画 第1回 Introduction: objectives, activities, assignments, grading etc.
Explanation: basic document formatting and writing skills
Basic Format 1: Descriptive paragraph
Submission of report 1.
第2回 Feedback to report 1
Grading Method Explanation
Error Correction
第3回 Basic Format 2: Comparative paragraph
Submission of report 2
第4回 Feedback to report 2
Basic Format 3: Argumentative paragraph.
Submission of report 3
第5回 Explanation of multi-paragraph reports: Introduction, Body and Conclusion
Basic Format 4: Long Descriptive Report
Submission of report 4
第6回 Feedback to report 4
Basic Format 5 : Long Comparative Report
Submission of report 5
第7回 Introduction of fundamental global issues
Review of Basic Formats
第8回 Selection of "global issue" theme & preliminary submission
第9回 Researching & gathering information
Selection of appropriate reference resources
第10回 Correct Reference Method
第11回 Correct use of quotes.
Dangers of plagiarism
First submission of Final Report
第12回 First review & feedback of Final Report
第13回 Self-assessment and peer review of Final Report
Second submission of Final Report
第14回 Second review & feedback of Final Report
第15回 Course overview and appraisal
Check and submission of Final Report
授業外学習の課題 Students should make every effort at:
1. Using English as much as possible
2. Practicing effective time management
3. Always previewing and reviewing their work.
4. Students should expect to do at least 1-2 hours of outside-class work.
5. All feedback on assignments will be given in class.
履修上の注意事項 In order to succeed in this course you need to:
1. Attend all the classes
2. Actively participate in activities
3. Complete coursework to the best of your ability

A code for Google Classroom will given out in the first lesson
成績評価の方法・基準 1. Active Participation & Performance: 15%
2. Coursework (Reports): 35%
3: Report: 50%

All coursework and the final report will be set, collected and marked online via Google Classroom.
テキスト All materials will be handed out in class and will made available on Google Classroom.
参考文献 None.
主な関連科目 Academic Research & Presentation
オフィスアワー及び
質問・相談への対応
By arrangement with the teacher in the class.
I can also be contacted at: james@alpha.shudo-u.ac.jp

■カリキュラム情報
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国際コミュニティ学部国際政治学科(国際コミュニケーション領域) FGGP10304 2018~2022 1・2・3・4