This course will help you become an effective academic writer by using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good academic writing, the appropriate format of a scientific manuscript as well as related correspondence writing in scientific publication. This course will also give you helpful tips for making effective speeches and delivering them well in international settings, including how to make your presentation well-organized and memorable, how to communicate clearly. This will help you gain the experience to be more confident when you give a speech. You’ll learn to skillfully switch back and forth between showing and telling.
Overview
Syllabus
- 1. General introduction
- 1.1 Definition and classification
- 1.2 Feature
- 1.3 Format of a journal article
- 2. Title
- 2.1.1 Function and elements
- 2.1.2 Requirements to make a good title
- 2.2.1 Rules to follow
- 2.2.2 Steps to create a good title
- 3. Abstract
- 3.1.1 Definition and function
- 3.1.2 Classification and features
- 3.1.3 Format
- 3.2.1 Rules to follow
- 3.2.2 Steps to write an abstract and sample analysis
- 4. Introduction
- 4.1.1 Function
- 4.1.2 Structure
- 4.2.1 Rules to follow and tense
- 4.2.2 Diction
- 4.2.3 Useful expressions and sample analysis
- 5. Literature review
- 5.1.1 Function
- 5.1.2 Organizational methods
- 5.2.1 Ways to develop
- 5.2.2 Rules to follow
- 5.2.3 Language focus and sample analysis
- 6. Materials and methods
- 6.1.1 Categories and function
- 6.1.2 Structure
- 6.2.1 Ways to develop
- 6.2.2 Rules to follow, language focus, and sample analysis
- 7. Results
- 7.1.1 Function and elements
- 7.1.2 Structure
- 7.2.1 Ways to present results
- 7.2.2 Rules to follow
- 8. Discussion
- 8.1 General knowledge
- 8.2.1 Ways to develop (1)
- 8.2.2 Ways to develop (2)
- 8.2.3 Rules to follow
- 8.2.4 Rules to follow
- 9. Conclusion
- 9.1 General knowledge
- 9.2 Writing guidelines & Sample analysis
- 10. International academic conference
- 10.1 General knowledge
- 10.2.1 Introduction of presentation
- 10.2.2 Body of presentation
- 10.2.3 Conclusion of presentation
- 10.2.4 Questions and answers (1)
- 10.2.5 Questions and answers (2)
- 10.2.6 Non-verbal communication skills
- 10.2.7 Visual aids
- 11. Business letters
- 11.1 General knowledge
- 11.2 Writing guidelines
- 12. Cover letters
- 12.1.1 General knowledge and cover letter for first submission
- 12.1.2 Cover letter for manuscript revision
- 12.2.1 Cover letter for college and graduate program application
- 12.2.2 Cover letter for job application
- 13. Curriculum vitae
- 13.1.1 Definition and elements
- 13.1.2 Format
- 13.2 Writing guidelines
- 14. Research proposal
- 14.1 General knowledge
- 14.2 Writing guidelines
- Final examination
Taught by
Liang Hong, Zhou Weiwei, Yang Hong, Jiang Xinxin, and Ruan Yamei
