週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
Week 1 |
9/7 |
Introduction of people and things
|
Week 2 |
9/14 |
Write better at the word level & basic grammar |
Week 3 |
9/21 |
Write better at the sentence level: syntax variation, paraphrasing practice, and punctuation knowledge & basic grammar |
Week 4 |
9/28 |
1. Write better at the paragraph level: topic sentence and paragraph function
2. Mini research paper topic |
Week 5 |
10/5 |
1. Write better at the passage level: Storytelling, and transition
2. Literature review, result, and discussion: Making your case
3. Sign up for individual consultation |
Week 6 |
10/12 |
1. H/RQs as your guiding star
2. Abstract and the keyword list
3. How to cite properly (practice citation styles (AMA and APA) and reference tools |
Week 7 |
10/19 |
Individual consultation day 1(25 min per person)
10:20-10:45
10:45-11:10
11:15-11:40
11:40-12:05 |
Week 8 |
10/26 |
Individual consultation day 2 (25 min per person)
10:20-10:45
10:45-11:10
11:15-11:40
11:40-12:05 |
Week 9 |
11/2 |
1. Talk better at the word level: Syllable and word basics
2. Mini research paper due |
Week 10 |
11/9 |
1. Talk better at the vocal level: The tone, volume, pace, pause, thought groups, & embodied cues, fillers
2. Sign up for final presentation |
Week 11 |
11/16 |
1. Talk better at the structural level: The triangle structure and the give-and-take principle
2. Presenting online: Dos and Don’ts |
Week 12 |
11/23 |
1. Presentation key phrases
2. Q&A tips & listening |
Week 13 |
11/30 |
Practice round: Student 1-4 |
Week 14 |
12/7 |
Practice round: Student 5-8 |
Week 15 |
12/14 |
Final presentation: Student 1-5 (8 min presentation + 8 min feedback) |
Week 16 |
12/21 |
1. Final presentation: Student 6-8 (8 min presentation + 8 min feedback)
2. Final review |