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Methods & Writing of Scientific Research for Environment Specialty

Beijing Normal University via XuetangX

Overview

This course mainly aims to help students know how to do good scientific research and write a normative academic paper. By taking this course, students can effectively improve the capability for scientific research and the ability of writing academic papers. Also, there are introductions for some norms in academic exchange in this course, so students can improve the ability of conducting academic reports and hosting international conferences. In this course, there are some interpretations of academic writing templates and common terms, which can help students establish clear logical thinking and standardize their professional expressions. Also, there are profound analyses of excerpts from some well-known journals in this field, which can help students test their learning effect of this course through case practice and help them apply their knowledge.

Bibliography:

Anjie Li, Haifei Liu. Professional English for Environmental Science and Engineering: Reading and Writing[M]. BeiJing: Science Press, 2017.

Anthony C. Winkler. Writing the Research Paper[M]. Cambridge: Wadsworth Publishing, 2007.

John M. Swales, Christine B. Feak. Academic Writing for Graduate Students Essential Tasks and Skills[M]. North Mankato: Crane Publishing, 2007.

Hilary Glasman-Deal. Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English[M]. London: Imperial College Press, 2010.

Margaret Cargill, Patrick O'Connor. Writing Scientific Research Articles Strategy and Step[M]. New Jersey:Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.

Mike Ashby. How to Write a Paper[M]. Cambridge: University of Cambridge, 2005.

刘振海,等.中英文科技论文写作[M]. 北京:高等教育出版社, 2012.

王梅英. 研究生英语科技论文写作[M]. 北京:高等教育出版社, 2006.






Syllabus

  • Chapter 1 Scientific research methods
    • 1.1 How to do a great research
    • 1.1.1 Introduction of scientific research paper
    • 1.1.2 How to read scientific papers?
    • 1.2 Introduction of research proposal
    • 1.2.1 What’s research proposal?
    • 1.2.2 Writing and presentation of research proposal
  • Chapter 2 Journal paper writing and publication
    • 2.1 Steps to write each manuscript section
    • 2.1.1 What makes a great paper
    • 2.1.2 Writing style
    • 2.1.3 Structure and elements
    • 2.1.4 Figures and tables
    • 2.1.5 Methodology
    • 2.1.6 Results
    • 2.1.7 Introduction
    • 2.1.8 Discussion and conclusion
    • 2.1.9 The title
    • 2.1.10 Attribution
    • 2.1.11 Abstract and Acknowledgements
    • 2.2 Publication of scientific manuscript
    • 2.2.1 Where to submit?
    • 2.2.2 How to submit?
    • 2.2.3 Publishing process-Review & Revise
  • Chapter 3 Academic communication
    • 3.1 Skills for Academic Presentation
    • 3.1.1 E-mail expressions
    • 3.1.2 Presentation structure
    • 3.1.3 Presentation delivery
    • 3.2 Tips for hosting Academic Conferences
    • 3.2.1 Question and answer sessions
    • 3.2.2 Chairing a conference
  • Final Examination
    • Final examination

Taught by

Anjie Li

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