NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 語言學研究方法與寫作(6026)
	(Eng.) Research Methodology and Critical Writing for Linguistics
Offering Dept	Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type	Required	Credits	3	Teacher	HSIN, CHENG-HUNG
Department	Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Graduate	Language	中/英文	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course introduces first-year MA students to the core methods of linguistic research and the essentials of academic writing. The first half covers developing research questions, research ethics, research approaches and common methods, along with an introduction to research tools such as Google Scholar, reference managers, and AI-based services. The second half focuses on academic writing, including literature reviews, introductions, methodology, expected results, contributions, and training in APA style. Through midterm and final conference-style presentations, consultations, and peer feedback, students will gradually develop a feasible research proposal. Independent study weeks provide additional exposure by reading review articles and participating in a research study, offering broader insight into how linguistic research is conducted.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand key methods, ethics, and processes in linguistic research. 2. Develop academic writing skills to compose core sections of a research proposal (introduction, literature review, methodology, expected results and contributions). 3. Apply APA style and manage academic sources effectively. 4. Present and refine research ideas through midterm and final presentations, consultations, and peer feedback. 5. Build a solid foundation for future thesis research.	1.Professional expertise 2.Professional research capability 3.Professional English presentation skills	40 30 30	topic Discussion/Production Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 9/11 Orientation & Course Overview (syllabus & grading / icebreaker: research interests) Week 2 9/18 What is Linguistics Research? Week 3 9/25 Finding & Framing Research Questions Week 4 10/2 Research Ethics Week 5 10/9 Approaches to Research (qualitative/quantitative) Week 6 10/16 Common Methods in Linguistics Week 7 10/23 Individual Consultations (research topic refinement) Week 8 10/30 Midterm Presentations Week 9 11/6 Research Management Tools Week 10 11/13 Literature Reviews & Summarizing Sources Week 11 11/20 APA Style Week 12 11/27 Writing Introductions Week 13 12/4 Writing About Methods Week 14 12/11 Proposal Integration with Expected Results and Contribution Week 15 12/18 Individual Consultations (finalizing your draft) Week 16 12/25 Final Presentations self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU. • Read a review article of your selected research topic • Participate in a research study (as participant) or read《研究生完全求生手冊:方法、秘訣、潛規則》(see below)
Evaluation
Attendance 10% Class participation 20% Midterm 30% Final 40%
Textbook & other References
Methodology: - Podesva, R. J., & Sharma, D. (Eds.). (2013). Research Methods in Linguistics. Cambridge University Press. - Litosseliti, L. (Ed.). (2025). Research Methods in Linguistics (3rd ed.). Bloomsbury Academic. - Phakiti, A., De Costa, P. I., Plonsky, L., & Starfield, S. (Eds.). (2018). The Palgrave Handbook of Applied Linguistics Research Methodology. Palgrave Macmillan. (available in NCHU library) Writing: - Lester, J. D., & Lester, J. D. Jr. (2018). Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide (16th ed.). Pearson Education. - Glasman-Deal, H. (2021). Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English (2nd ed.). World Scientific Publishing. - Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills (3rd ed.). University of Michigan Press. (available in NCHU library) Further reading (optional, but recommended): - 彭明輝. (2017). 研究生完全求生手冊:方法、秘訣、潛規則 (available in NCHU library)
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