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Science Writing
Writing a Research Proposal (Course A)
In this course, you'll learn how to develop a strong research proposal, including identifying research gaps, formulating hypotheses, and choosing the best experimental approaches. We'll also discuss strategies for structuring your proposal, critically engaging with the literature, and managing a research project effectively. Along the way, you'll strengthen your scientific writing, critical thinking, and communication skills—essential for becoming an independent researcher. Additionally, you'll develop valuable professional skills such as collaboration, mentoring, and time management. By the end of the course, you'll be able to articulate your research ideas, justify your methods, and connect your project with your long-term academic and career goals.
時間割／共通科目コード
コース名
教員
学期
時限
35620-5006
GSC-CC5B04L3
Science Writing
マーティン・オブライエン
火曜2限
マイリストに追加
マイリストから削除
講義使用言語
英語
単位
2
実務経験のある教員による授業科目
NO
他学部履修
可
開講所属
理学系研究科
授業計画
The first half of the course involves planning your research, and in the second half, you will write your research proposal (RP). Students will give a short presentation about their research in week 6.
1. How to find a research topic
2. Identify a research question
3. Evaluate your experimental approach
4. Plan your research
5. Set short-term and long-term goals
6. Seek feedback
7. Scientific writing
8. Introduction (RP)
9. Statement of the problem (RP)
10. Literature review (RP)
11. Method (RP)
12. Significance/implications (RP)
13. Plan of work & anticipated results (RP)
The class schedule is subject to change
授業の方法
Class lectures, online videos & quizzes, pair & group discussions
成績評価方法
Research proposal (50%), attendance (20%), TBD (15%), and presentation (15%)
You'll need to submit your Research proposal to pass this course. There is no final exam. You'll be encouraged to submit writing assignments most weeks to get feedback from the instructor, but this will NOT be mandatory or graded. However, to receive feedback, all assignments must be submitted on time. If you think you will be late to submit an assignment, continue to work on it and submit it one week later
教科書
The book "A Short Guide to Scientific Writing" will be provided free to all students who register for this course
参考書
1. Experimental Design for Life Sciences (3rd Edition) - Graeme D. Ruston & Nick Colegrave
2. Intuitive Biostatistics (3rd Edition) - Harvey Motulsky
履修上の注意
Writing a research proposal is a fundamental skill for graduate students, preparing you for thesis work, grant applications, and research planning. This course offers discipline-specific writing practice, ensuring you develop scientific communication skills directly applicable to your research field
This course is designed primarily for first-year master's students (M1) who are new to research; however, students at all levels are welcome to attend
This course is only available to Graduate students (M1, M2, D1, D2, D3)
English will be used as the language of instruction
Feel free to contact me by email if you have any queries
その他
All course material will be available to students on the course website
