NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 科學英文寫作(6674)
	(Eng.) Scienific Writing in English
Offering Dept	Graduate Institute of Biochemistry
Course Type	Elective	Credits	3	Teacher	Han Tang
Department	Graduate Institute of Biochemistry/Graduate	Language	English	Semester	2024-FALL
Course Description	This course will first walk students through example research papers with reading and analyzing guidance, which is aiming for better understanding of the basic structure of scientific articles. Students will practice writing and discussion during the course. This course will provide essential writing skills that can effectively improve the writing speed and motivation.
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
Objectives: As a result of this course, you will be able to: • Identify key words in a scientific research article • Understand the structures of articles in different sections • Make a reasonable outline out of your own research • Prepare all information you need before writing • Prepare yourself for a writing task • Start scientific writing with no fear • Revise your writing draft • Write your own research articles			Lecturing Exercises Discussion	Attendance Written Presentation Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Syllabus overview Week 2 Introduction: reading/analyzing research articles Week 3 Introduction: outline making and sufficient content Week 4 Introduction: From outline to a paragraph, writing task Week 5 Results: reading/analyzing research articles Week 6 Results: outline making and sufficient content Week 7 Results: From outline to a paragraph, writing task Week 8 Discussion: reading/analyzing research articles Week 9 Discussion: outline making and sufficient content Week 10 Discussion: From outline to a paragraph, writing task Week 11 Abstract: structure analysis and writing task Week 12 Method: reading/analyzing research articles Week 13 Reference: resource, software, organization Week 14 Writing skills: preparation/speed writing Week 15 Writing skills: time management Week 16 Writing skills: how to revise your draft Week 17 Self-directed learning Week 18 Self-directed learning
Evaluation
Course requirement: Attendance of all classes is required. 1 absence will be excused for any good reason. Mid-term report: one paragraph of introduction + one paragraph of result Final report: A light version of research article in your own topic
Textbook & other References
Recommended book: Science Research Writing: For Native And Non-native Speakers Of English (2nd edition)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
Office hour: by appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
include experience courses：N

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