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講義概要/Course description
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This course is for students who plan to write an academic thesis or research paper, and is designed to provide them with an understanding of research methods, personal experience in the investigation of a topic and the skills needed to create and complete a thesis/research paper.
Areas of focus include:
･ Research Methods: What is research and how does it differ from other modes of investigation?
･ Evaluating sources: Critical thinking, bias and types of information.
･ Thesis Development: Choosing a topic, Searching for information.
･ Hypothesis Testing: Making a viable research plan.
･ Style: Writing objectively in the study of culture and communication and social issues.
･ References: Using APA, Acknowledging sources and avoiding plagiarism.
･ Audience and Communication: Writing for a specific audience, Developing unique writing skills.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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The objectives of this course are to provide resources, support, motivation and research skills for students to successfully complete an academic thesis, research paper and presentation.
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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）に基づき、当該科目を履修することで身につく能力 / Abilities to be acquired by completing the course in accordance with the faculty and graduate school diploma policy (graduation certification and degree conferral)
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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）/ Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Policy (Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral)
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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On demand
Finalize and review working outline and research plan to prepare for writing |
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2
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Introduction Completion
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3
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Revision, editing, peer review |
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4
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Chapter 1 Completion |
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5
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Revision, editing, peer review |
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6
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Chapter 2 Completion |
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7
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Revision, editing, peer review |
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8
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Chapter 3 completion |
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9
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Revision, editing, peer review |
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10
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Conclusion Completion |
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11
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Revision, editing, peer review |
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12
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References and first draft completion |
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13
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Revision, editing, peer review. |
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14
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Revision, editing, peer review. Final Draft submission |
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15
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Preparation for final submission |
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Students are expected to write weekly and show progress regularly by communicating with the instructor. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Revising, editing and responding to feedback are essential to writing a thesis and need to be completed every week. |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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| 区分/Type of Class |
対面授業 / Classes in-person
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| 実施形態/Class Method |
ハイブリッド型ハイフレックス形式 / hybrid high flex
補足事項/Supplementary notesThis class will be conducted in a Hybrid/high-flex format. Please contact teacher for details and further information.
The focus of this guided study will be on building and applying previously learned research skills and methods. The format will be workshop and seminar style. Students are required to provide most of the material for each class. The teacher will comment and provide advice for narrowing topics, deciding a thesis and developing a viable research project.
Through peer review sessions, teachers guidance and specialized, needs based instruction, this course will provide students with the time and resources needed to complete a well written and thoroughly researched academic thesis or research paper.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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| 1 |
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100%
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Participation 50%
Assignments 50%
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教科書/Textbooks
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Author | タイトル
Title | 出版社
Publisher | 出版年
Published year | ISBN | 価格
Price | コメント
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Andrew Reimann
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Research and Writing
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Intergraphica Press
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2017
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9784990768201
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1500
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Advanced Writing and Research Methods
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メッセージ/Message
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Evaluation is based on participation. Students are required to attend regularly and complete several writing and research tasks. Theses include research article summaries, a working outline and research plan as well as active discussions.
Format: Seminar, workshop and directed study.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Graduation Thesis,
culture,
communication,
academic writing,
research methods,
critical thinking,
ethnography
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