NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 學術論文寫作(8008)
(Eng.) Writing a Good Quality Research Article in English
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Biotechnology
Course Type Elective Credits 1 Teacher 葉國楨
Department Graduate Institute of BiotechnologyPh.D Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description We will explore linguistic concepts and know-how to aid the production of international standard English scientific research proposals, research articles, and other genres of academic writing.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
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This course aims to equip participants with concrete strategies for succeeding in producing good-quality English scientific writing.
Exercises
Lecturing
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Orientation
Discourse structure: Writing Introduction sections and Methods sections
Week 2 Discourse structure: Writing Results sections and Discussion sections
Linguistic features: Definitions, explanations, and correct use of abbreviations
Ethics in Scientific Writing
Week 3 Discourse structure: Introduction to theme and rheme Linguistic features: Verbs in academic writing
Week 4 Discourse structure: Similarities and differences between writing research articles and proposals
[+ Grammar: Proper use of definite and indefinite articles.]
Week 5 Discourse structure: Writing patent disclosures
Linguistic features: Hedging
Week 6 Linguistic features: Cause and effect
Discourse structure: Writing Abstracts and Conclusions
Linguistic features: Transitions
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Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
Evaluation
Attendance (50%)
Worksheets (25%)
Homework (25%)
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Lecture handouts
Office Hours

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