| Course title | |||||
| 英文ライティング・研究倫理 [English writing and Ethics] | |||||
| Course category | courses for the 5-years doctral program | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | YearLong | |
| Course type | YearLong | Course code | 232314 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 豊田 剛己 [TOYODA Koki] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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Students improve their English writing skills and also learn the planning and execution of research projects, development of the project, ethics related to scientific research, strategy for the paper publishment or thesis and dissertation, reporting research results through journals or other formal publications. Additionally, they will learn the effective oral presentations through the practical training and improve their skills. All lectures will be conducted in English. |
| Expected Learning |
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●To acquire basic skills in English writing, which are essential for scientists and researchers. ●To acquire the skills necessary for researchers to develop a research plan, obtain funding, conduct research ethically, and report results in a clear and accurate manner. ●As for the viewpoint of Diploma Policy for this course, refer to the curriculum map in the course guide. ※In addition to the class time and the time required to prepare assignments, students are expected to refer to the lecture materials distributed to them and reference books, and to prepare and review according to the standard number of hours at the university. |
| Course schedule |
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It is planned to be held by Zoom lectures and face-to-face lectures in 2022. All lectures will be conducted in English only. ■Zoom Lectures Each session starts from 9:00 to 10:30 via Zoom Lecture 1 July 11 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 Course introduction and English writing (1) (Writing assignment) Lecture 2 July 25 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 English writing (2) (Assignment Review) Lecture 3 Aug. 1 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 Elements of research proposals Lecture 4 Aug. 8 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 English Writing (3) Lecture 5 Aug. 22 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 Ethics and responsibilities in research Lecture 6 Aug. 29 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 Laboratory notebooks, documentation of research and patents Lecture 7 Sep. 12 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 English writing (4) Lecture 8 Sep. 20 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:30 Thesis, dissertations and project reports: elements and construction Optional (Free to attend) Oct. 24 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 Course materials update and discussion Optional (Free to attend) Nov. 14 (Monday) 9:00-10:30 Course materials update and discussion ■On-site lectures： ※Depending on the COVID-19 situation, it may be online or September dates are an alternative time for the face-to-face. Details will be announced to the attendees. Lecture 9 Dec. 5 (Monday) 13:00-14:30 Presentations: how to prepare and present Lecture 10 and 11 Dec. 6 (Tuesday) 9:00-12:00 Strategy of paper submission: impact factor, open journals, etc. Technology transfer Lecture 12 and 13 Dec. 7 (Wednesday) 9:00-12:00 Students’ presentation Lecture 14 and 15 Dec. 8 (Thursday) 9:00-12:00 Students’ presentation |
| Prerequisites |
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The credits can be earned by attending 12 or more classes, if there are inevitable circumstances to be absent. Course Registration: Please send your name, department, and year in the graduate school by e-mail to Prof. Wang Duo who are in charge of this course at |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| None |
| References |
| To be presented in class as appropriate. |
| Assessment/Grading |
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○Contents and skill of writing assignments: 50% ○Contents and skill of oral presentation and also reviewing the others’ presentations: 20% ○Active participation and contribution to the course (opinions and questions): 30% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Message from Prof. Ken Giles: You are invited to attend an Office Hour and discuss any questions about developing and refining your writing and presentation skills. Please bring examples of your writing tasks and we will work together. Alternatively, you may attend and have a conversation about your research goals and professional and career objectives. |
| Course keywords |
| Office hours |
| 〇Office Hours ※During the online class period, it is possible to ask questions by e-mail to the instructor. ※In the case of on-site lectures, office hours during the same period are as follows. Dec. 5 (Mon.) 14:00-16:00 Fuchu Dec. 6 (Tue.) 13:00-16:00 Koganei Dec. 7 (Wed.) 13:00-16:00 Fuchu Dec. 8 (Thu.) 13:00-16:00 Koganei |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
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| Last update |
| 6/23/2022 4:01:13 PM |