8A001003 English Rhetoric & Writing Scientific Papers I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Writing Center (University Wide Courses for Graduate Students)

Lecture Code 8A001003 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 論文英語修辞学I

Subject Name
（Katakana）ロンブンエイゴシュウジガクイチ

Subject Name in
English English Rhetoric & Writing Scientific Papers I

Instructor KAWAMOTO TAKESHI

Instructor
(Katakana) カワモト　タケシ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Tues5-6：Online

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Online Lecture

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Globalization/International cooperation studies

Eligible Students

Keywords research paper, academic writing, corpus

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The language used in this class is Japanese. In this class, we will learn about the composition and writing of scientific articles based on Move analysis. Together, I will show you how to find appropriate English expressions using the Life Science Dictionary Corpus. This class uses Japanese for discussion.

Class Schedule lesson1, Types of paragraphs; types of research papers
The typical research paper consist of Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion (called IMRAD). IMRAD is a kind of template for writing scientific papers. Each section has a certain pattern, which we call Moves. constant writing. Also, there are principles in how to make paragraphs that make up them, so learn it.
lesson2, Structure of English sentences (phrase, clause and sentence structure)
Learn the basics of how to assemble English sentences and how to analyze them.
lesson3, Types of papers ( (Moves for Introduction)
Each section of IMRAD has a certain pattern, which we call Moves. Introduction consists of three Moves. First of all, the authors should introduce subjects and fields, and describe the importance of the research. Next, we extract problems from previous studies and introduce a new idea of research, which make the study unique and valuable. Finally, the authors will introduce the contents of this research.
lesson4, Moves of Discussion
Discussion consists of 3 Moves. Outline of results, examination of individual results, and conclusion (summary) are presented.
lesson5, Word type (how to use corpus)
The Life Science Dictionary (http://lsd-project.jp/en/index.html) is an online dictionary that anyone can use freely. The English collocation search can be a powerful tool for the writing of papers.
lesson6, Construction and formatting of Abstract
The general composition of Abstract is "Background, Objective, Method, Result, Conclusion", but there are various patterns to show what you did in the study.
lesson7, Moves for Results
The way of writing Results is slightly different depending on the field, but there are common parts. Learn typical patterns and characteristics of Results.
lesson8, Correspondence between Introduction and Discussion
When making a story of a thesis, it is necessary to first decide the conclusion and make Introduction correspondingly.
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lesson11
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lesson13
lesson14
lesson15

report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Life Science Dictionary（https://lsd-project.jp）

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Part 1: Let's find an article that serves as a model.
2nd: Please select and submit a paper which serves as a model.
Third: Let's analyze Introduction of the selected paper.
Fourth: Let's analyze the discussion of the selected paper.
The 5th: Let's try using the life science dictionary.
Sixth: Let's analyze Abstract of the selected paper.
The 7th: Let's analyze the Results of the selected article.
The 8th: Let's write a paper.

Requirements The theme of this class is English scientific papers, but the language used in this class is Japanese.

Grading Method Reports are considered to judge performance.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Writing Center (University Wide Courses for Graduate Students)
Lecture Code	8A001003	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	論文英語修辞学I
Subject Name （Katakana）	ロンブンエイゴシュウジガクイチ
Subject Name in English	English Rhetoric & Writing Scientific Papers I
Instructor	KAWAMOTO TAKESHI
Instructor (Katakana)	カワモト　タケシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Tues5-6：Online
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Online Lecture
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Globalization/International cooperation studies
Eligible Students
Keywords	research paper, academic writing, corpus
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The language used in this class is Japanese. In this class, we will learn about the composition and writing of scientific articles based on Move analysis. Together, I will show you how to find appropriate English expressions using the Life Science Dictionary Corpus. This class uses Japanese for discussion.
Class Schedule	lesson1, Types of paragraphs; types of research papers The typical research paper consist of Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion (called IMRAD). IMRAD is a kind of template for writing scientific papers. Each section has a certain pattern, which we call Moves. constant writing. Also, there are principles in how to make paragraphs that make up them, so learn it. lesson2, Structure of English sentences (phrase, clause and sentence structure) Learn the basics of how to assemble English sentences and how to analyze them. lesson3, Types of papers ( (Moves for Introduction) Each section of IMRAD has a certain pattern, which we call Moves. Introduction consists of three Moves. First of all, the authors should introduce subjects and fields, and describe the importance of the research. Next, we extract problems from previous studies and introduce a new idea of research, which make the study unique and valuable. Finally, the authors will introduce the contents of this research. lesson4, Moves of Discussion Discussion consists of 3 Moves. Outline of results, examination of individual results, and conclusion (summary) are presented. lesson5, Word type (how to use corpus) The Life Science Dictionary (http://lsd-project.jp/en/index.html) is an online dictionary that anyone can use freely. The English collocation search can be a powerful tool for the writing of papers. lesson6, Construction and formatting of Abstract The general composition of Abstract is "Background, Objective, Method, Result, Conclusion", but there are various patterns to show what you did in the study. lesson7, Moves for Results The way of writing Results is slightly different depending on the field, but there are common parts. Learn typical patterns and characteristics of Results. lesson8, Correspondence between Introduction and Discussion When making a story of a thesis, it is necessary to first decide the conclusion and make Introduction correspondingly. lesson9 lesson10 lesson11 lesson12 lesson13 lesson14 lesson15 report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Life Science Dictionary（https://lsd-project.jp）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Part 1: Let's find an article that serves as a model. 2nd: Please select and submit a paper which serves as a model. Third: Let's analyze Introduction of the selected paper. Fourth: Let's analyze the discussion of the selected paper. The 5th: Let's try using the life science dictionary. Sixth: Let's analyze Abstract of the selected paper. The 7th: Let's analyze the Results of the selected article. The 8th: Let's write a paper.
Requirements	The theme of this class is English scientific papers, but the language used in this class is Japanese.
Grading Method	Reports are considered to judge performance.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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