課程資訊
課程名稱
英文作文三上
English Composition (Ⅲ) (1) 
開課學期
100-1 
授課對象
外國語文學系  
授課教師
王安琪 
課號
FL3009 
課程識別碼
102 49131 
班次
01 
學分
全/半年
全年 
必/選修
必修 
上課時間
星期二6,7,8(13:20~16:20) 
上課地點
共404 
備註
與翻譯及習作擇一必修.中英文授課
限本系所學生(含輔系、雙修生)
總人數上限:10人 
 
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課程概述

This course is designed to teach academic research paper writing, especially for students who expect to enter graduate program or go abroad for further study. Students are encouraged to write on topical issues, and their papers will be used as samples for class discussion and peer learning. Business writing (letters, resume, memo, study plan/proposal, report, etc.) will be taught in the second semester.
 

課程目標
This course aims to strengthen students' logical thinking and argumentation skills, to develop their own central ideas while incorporating other references, to avoid plagiarism by summarizing and paraphrasing other people's ideas.  
課程要求
1. Write 1 or 2 papers of more solid content (in total 15 pages per semester).
2. Participate actively in class discussion and brainstorming.
3. Read students’ own papers in class to practice oral presentation.
 
預期每週課後學習時數
 
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教材 (Teaching Materials/Textbooks):
Major Textbook:
Lester, James D. Writing Research Paper: A Complete Guide, 13th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2010.
Reference Materials:
1. Williams, Joseph M. Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 10th ed. New York: Longman, 2010.
2. Lannon, John M. The Writing Process: A Concise Rhetoric, 10th ed. New York: Longman, 2010.
3. Turton, N. D., and J. B. Heaton, eds. Longman Dictionary of Common Errors. New York: Longman, 1997.
 
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評量方式
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No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
Writing assignments  
50% 
 
2. 
Class attendance and discussions 
10% 
 
3. 
Oral Presentation 
20% 
 
4. 
Final Exam 
20% 
 
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
9/13  Course Description; Why do "Research"?; Understanding "plagiarism" (pp. 4-5); Organize writing teammates Assignment: Write a "Thesis Statement" for research topic (22-25) 
第2週
9/20  Brainstorm on research topics Assignment: Draft a "Research Proposal" (25-30)  
第3週
9/27  Brainstorm on Research Proposals Assignment: Find sources online or in library and write a "Works Cited" list  
第4週
10/04  Brainstorm on Works Cited lists Assignment: Read and Evaluate sources and prepare a "Literature Review" (107-31) 
第5週
10/11  Brainstorm on Literature Reviews Assignment: Write a "Formal Outline" (131-51) 
第6週
10/18  Brainstorm on Formal Outlines Assignment: Choose MLA, APA, or other disciplines (153-68)  
第7週
10/25  Blend references into text (169-92) Assignment: Start writing the search paper (194-211) 
第8週
11/01  Read sample research paper Assignment: Write the research paper 
第9週
11/08  Revise, Edit, and Proofread (213-37) Assignment: Exchange papers with teammates before turning it in  
第10週
11/15  No Class 
第11週
11/22  The Formal Research Paper due (10-15 pages with at least 8 sources) 
第12週
11/29  Individual Interviews for discussing the research papers 
第13週
12/06  Oral Presentation of research paper in class 
第14週
12/13  Oral Presentation of research paper in class 
第15週
12/20  Oral Presentation of research paper in class 
第16週
12/27  Reviews and Comments on students’ papers 
第17週
1/03  Reviews and Comments on students’ papers 
第18週
1/10  Final Exam