國立中興大學教學大綱
課程名稱 (中) 文學研究方法與寫作(6024)
(Eng.) Research Methodology and Critical Writing for Literature
開課單位 外文系
課程類別 必修 學分 3 授課教師 何泰鈞
選課單位 外文系 / 碩士班 授課使用語言 英文 英文/EMI Y 開課學期 1141
課程簡述 This semester-long course introduces first-year MA students to the elements of scholarly writing in humanities. From formulating a research question to marshalling a wide variety of primary and secondary sources to writing up research findings, the instructor will guide participants through the process of composing a research paper based on a topic of their interest. We will consider, among other things, the conventions of scholarly writing (such as citational practices), the key to a clear and concise writing style, the research resources, the basic yet essential writing skills (such as summarizing and paraphrasing), and the structures that govern the production of a good piece of writing. Throughout the semester students are expected to read a range of materials and engage in weekly tasks intended not only to complete the final writing assignment of this course but also to develop the professional writing skills necessary for the success of their MA theses.
先修課程名稱
課程含自主學習 Y
課程與核心能力關聯配比(%) 課程目標之教學方法與評量方法
課程目標 核心能力 配比(%) 教學方法 評量方法
1) Become familiar with the conventions of scholarly writing in humanities
2) learn how to summarize, paraphrase and cite sources with accuracy and concision while articulating their voices and arguments
3) develop analytical and critical skills in academic writing
4) have completed a series of writing tasks leading to the completion of a substantial piece of research paper
5) have a better understanding of the steps involved in writing a research paper
專題探討/製作
網路/遠距教學
習作
討論
講授
書面報告
出席狀況
口頭報告
作業
授課內容(單元名稱與內容、習作/每週授課、考試進度-共16週加自主學習)
週次 授課內容
第1週 9/10 Introduction
In-Class Activities:
1) What is academic writing?
2) What professional skills should an MA lit student possess?
3) Be prepared to speak about your research interests and potential topics

Assignments:
A. Read the Introduction, Chapters 1 and 16 of They Say/I Say (pp. 1-31, pp. 234-251).
B. Read “Documenting Source: An Overview” in Chapter 4 of the MLA Handbook (pp. 95-104)
C. Research Journal Assignment
第2週 9/17 (Holiday)
第3週 9/24 Entering the conversation
In-Class Activities
Journal Report
1) Discuss your reading of They Say/I Say
2) Discuss the importance
of avoiding plagiarism

Assignments:
A. Read ‘The Art of Summarizing’, ‘The Art of Quoting’ (pp. 32-46, 47-58 They Say/I Say)
B. Reading Assignment: Harold Bloom’s Preface to The Anxiety of Influence
C. Research Journal Assignment
第4週 10/1 Finding a topic/Summaries

In-Class Activities:
Journal Report
1) Discuss your reading of They Say/I Say
2) Discuss Bloom’s Preface

Assignments:
A. Write a 100-word summary of Bloom’s Preface to The Anxiety of Influence (Due by 10/6)
B. Read selected passages from Gilbert and Gubar’s The Madwoman in the Attic
C. Research Journal Assignment
第5週 10/8 Summaries

In-Class Activities:
Journal Report
1) Discuss your
summaries of Bloom’s Preface
2) Discuss The
Madwoman in the Attic

Assignments:
A. Write a 100-word summary of The Madwoman in the Attic (Due by 10/13)
B. Read Chapters 4 and 5 of They Say/I Say, pp. 59- 83.
C. Research Journal Assignment
第6週 10/15 Critiques

In-Class Activities:
Journal Report
1) Discuss your reading of They Say/I Say
2) Discuss your summary of The Madwoman in the Attic

Assignments:
A. Write a 100-word critique of The Anxiety of Influence or The Madwoman in the Attic (Due by 10/20)
B. Read a critical essay of the instructor’s choice
C. Research Journal Assignment
第7週 10/22 Critiques/Documentation

In-Class Activities:
Journal Report
1) Discuss your critique assignment
2) Discuss your reading of the critical essay

Assignments:
A. Read and critique a critical essay of your choice (Due by 10/27)
B. Read Part I of the MLA Handbook (pp. 3-53)
第8週 10/29 Documentation/Annotated Bibliography

In-Class Activities:
Journal Report
Discuss your critique assignment

Assignments:
A. Read Chapter 5 of the MLA Handbook (pp. 105-226)
B. Annotated bibliography assignment (Due by 11/3)
第9週 11/5 Literature Review

In-Class Activities:
1) Discuss the critical essays you’ve read
2) Discuss your annotated bibliography assignment

Assignments:
A. Read Chapter 6 of the MLA Handbook (pp. 227-250)
B. Literature Review assignment (Due by 11/10)
第10週 11/12 Research Proposal/Thesis statement/In-text Citations

In-Class Activities:
Discuss your Lit Review assignment

Assignments:
Research Proposal (Due 11/17)
第11週 11/19 Giving feedback on research proposal

In-Class Activities:
Speak about your research proposal

Assignments:
First draft of your research paper (Due 12/3)
第12週 11/26 Style Lessons and Writing Tactics:
The Uneven U (pp. 59-80)

In-Class Activities:
Oral Presentations on Lessons 1-3
Titles and Subtitles, pp.140-41

Assignments:
The Uneven U Assignment: (Due 12/1)
Title and Conclusion Assignment (Due 12/1)
第13週 12/3 Style Lessons and Writing Tactics/Introductions (pp. 89-98)

In-Class Activities:
Oral Presentations on Lessons 4-6
Discuss your 1) The Uneven U Assignment 2) Title and Conclusion Assignment

Assignments:
Introduction Assignment (Due 12/08)
第14週 12/10
Writing Tactics: Citational Practice (pp.151-163)
Giving Feedback on the first draft of your research paper

In-Class Activities: Discuss your Introduction

Assignments:
Citation Assignment: (Due: 12/15)
第15週 12/17
Style Lessons and Writing: Ending Well (pp. 130-139)
Writing an Abstract Conference Presentation

In-Class Activities:
Discuss your Citational Assignment
Conference Talks, pp. 164-66.

Assignments:
Prepare your conference Presentation
第16週 2/14 Conference Presentation

Assignments:
Conclusion Assignment


ϴ/31 Self-Learning Week

Assignments:
Abstract Assignment (to be submitted as a part of your research paper by 1/2)e/7 Research Paper Due
自主學習
內容
學習評量方式
Grades
20% Writing Assignments (journal reports, summaries and critiques of the primary and secondary texts, as well as annotated bibliography)
10% Oral Presentations
15% attendance and participation
5 % Conference Paper Presentation
50% Research Paper (a paper of 3000 words to be submitted by 1/7; first draft is due by 12/3)

Your paper will be graded by the following criteria
A. Articulate a clear argument/position
B. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the topic
C. Demonstrate subject knowledge in a logical structure
D. Contain relevant and sufficient support for claim(s) or point(s) made.
E. Offer adequate analysis of the primary texts.
F. Appropriate use of citations for quotes and materials consulted
G. Clarity of Writing (Grammar, Sentence Structure, Punctuation and Style)

You should type and submit your assignments electronically on time. There is a 10 point penalty for each day late. Any homework that is copied from another source will receive a “0.”


教科書＆參考書目(書名、作者、書局、代理商、說明)
They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein (Sixth Edition)
Style Lessons in Clarity and Grace (11th Edition)
The Elements of Academic Style: Writing For The Humanities by Eric Hayot
MLA Handbook (9th Edition)
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