NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 專題討論(一)(5198)
(Eng.) Seminar (I)
Offering Dept Department of Food Science and Biotechnology
Course Type Required Credits 1 Teacher LAI,LIH-SHIUH
Department Department of Food Science and Biotechnology/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description 本課程旨在培養碩士生在專題研究過程中,具備系統化的文獻搜尋與評析能力、科學論文閱讀技巧,以及有效的口頭報告技巧。課程初期透過文獻搜尋練習與閱讀訓練,協助學生掌握如何尋找並理解與其研究相關的學術資料;中期安排資料詮釋與研究問題排除,提升學生分析問題與解決困難的能力;後期則透過多階段報告技巧工作坊與實作,強化學生準備與呈現學術報告的能力,促進專業表達與學術溝通。整體課程結合理論與實務,搭配多次練習與反覆演練,協助學生建立紮實的研究基礎與學術自信,為未來的研究工作奠定堅實基礎。
This course aims to equip graduate students with systematic skills in literature searching, critical evaluation, scientific paper reading, and effective oral presentation within their research projects. The initial weeks focus on literature search exercises and reading practice to help students locate and comprehend academic materials relevant to their studies. Midway, the course addresses data interpretation and troubleshooting research problems to enhance students’ analytical and problem-solving abilities. In the later weeks, multiple presentation skills workshops and practice sessions are conducted to strengthen students’ preparation and delivery of academic presentations, promoting professional communication and scholarly expression. Combining theory and practice through repeated exercises, this course builds a solid foundation and confidence for students’ future research endeavors.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
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本課程旨在培養學生具備系統化的文獻搜尋與評析能力,能有效閱讀與理解科學論文,掌握資料詮釋及研究問題解決技巧,並提升學術報告的準備與口頭表達能力,從而增強其研究素養與學術溝通能力,為後續專題研究及學術發表奠定堅實基礎。
This course aims to develop students’ systematic skills in literature searching and critical evaluation, effective reading and comprehension of scientific papers, data interpretation and problem-solving abilities in research, as well as the preparation and delivery of academic presentations. These competencies will enhance students’ research literacy and academic communication skills, providing a solid foundation for their thesis work and scholarly dissemination.
1.Utilize and integrate the knowledge in food science and biotechnology
2.Train the ability of doing research in food science and biotechnology
3.Understand the advanced practice in food science and biotechnology
4.Cultivate the global vision in food science and biotechnology
5.Have the capability of logic and independent thinking to solve the questions
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Discussion
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Written Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 課程介紹、研究主題概述與課程期望說明
Course Introduction, Overview of Research Topics, and Explanation of Course Expectations
Week 2 文獻搜尋工作坊
Literature Search Workshop
Week 3 文獻搜尋練習(一)
Practices on paper searching-1
Week 4 文獻搜尋練習(二)
Practices on paper searching-2
Week 5 文獻搜尋練習(三)
Practices on paper searching-3
Week 6 文獻搜尋練習(四)
Practices on paper searching-4
Week 7 資料詮釋與研究問題排除-如何有效閱讀與你研究相關的學術論文?
Data Interpretation and Troubleshooting Research Problems — How to Effectively Read Research Articles Related to Your Study
Week 8 科學論文閱讀練習(一)
Practices on reading of scientific paper-1
Week 9 科學論文閱讀練習(二)
Practices on reading of scientific paper-2
Week 10 科學論文閱讀練習(三)
Practices on reading of scientific paper-3
Week 11 科學論文閱讀練習(四)
Practices on reading of scientific paper-4
Week 12 報告技巧工作坊—如何準備一場優秀的報告?
Presentation Skills Workshop: How to Prepare a Good Presentation?
Week 13 報告技巧練習(一)
Practice Session on Presentation Skills – Part 1
Week 14 報告技巧練習(二)
Practice Session on Presentation Skills – Part 2
Week 15 報告技巧練習(三)
Practice Session on Presentation Skills – Part 3
Week 16 報告技巧練習(四)
Practice Session on Presentation Skills – Part 4
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.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
1. 使用指定學術資料庫(如 Web of Science、PubMed、Google Scholar 等)搜尋與您研究主題相關的文獻。設定合適的關鍵字,並使用布林邏輯(AND, OR, NOT)來優化搜尋結果。依照標題、摘要與出版日期篩選文獻,選出5篇最相關且具代表性的文章。撰寫每篇文獻的簡短摘要(約150字),重點包含研究目的、方法、主要發現與結論。
2. 學術報告結構規劃與練習。擬定一份5至10分鐘的學術報告大綱,包含研究背景與問題陳述、研究方法簡述、主要結果與討論、結論與未來展望。撰寫簡報重點提示(bullet points),避免逐字稿。練習口頭報告,建議錄音或錄影以便自我回顧。撰寫自我評估報告,反思表達優點與需改進之處。
Use designated academic databases (such as Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, etc.) to search for literature related to your research topic. Set appropriate keywords and use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to optimize your search results. Filter the literature based on titles, abstracts, and publication dates, and select the 5 most relevant and representative articles. Write a brief summary (about 150 words) for each article, highlighting the research objectives, methods, main findings, and conclusions.

Academic presentation structure planning and practice. Prepare an outline for a 5 to 10-minute academic presentation, including the research background and problem statement, a brief description of the research methods, main results and discussion, and conclusions and future prospects. Write bullet points for the presentation highlights instead of a full script. Practice delivering the presentation orally, and it is recommended to record audio or video for self-review. Write a self-assessment report reflecting on your strengths and areas for improvement in your presentation skills.
Evaluation
1. Multimedia or power-point file preparation 25%
2. Oral presentation 50%
3. Written report 25%
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