The course will train students in writing an academic journal research paper. It will begin with an introduction to academic English and cover the structural framework of each section of an academic paper (IMRD). Students will also be trained on how to make an oral presentation of a research paper. The course content includes: 1. Features of Academic Writing 2. The Moves and Steps in Research Papers 3. Summaries and Literature Reviews 4. Writing Abstracts 5. Academic Presentation Skills Course Levels: English Composition (Ⅰ) (1)：Paragraphs to Essays English Composition (Ⅰ) (2)：Essays English Composition (ⅠI)(1)：Essays English Composition (ⅠI)(2)：Reaserch Papers

1. Critically evaluate and analyze a variety of texts for academic purposes. 2. Recognize the moves and steps in constructing research papers. 3. Identify features of academic writing and apply the knowledge to their own writing. 4. Make effective written and oral presentations of one’s own research.

1. Students are required to attend all classes. No more than three excused absences are permitted. 2. Active participation in class discussions is required. 3. Late assignments will not be accepted. 4. No plagiarism. A grade of “0” may be earned for plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty.

2-3 hours

Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students (3rd ed.). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

1. Gillett, A., Hammond, A., & Martala, M. (2009). Inside Track: Successful Academic Writing. Person Education Limited. 2. Hamp-Lyons, L., & Heasley, E. (2006). Study Writing. Cambridge University Press. 3. Neugebeuren, R.H. (2005). The Student’s Guide to Writing Economics. London, Routledge. 4. Powell, Mark. (2002). Presenting in English: How to Give Successful Presentations. Boston, MA: Thomson-Heinle. 5. Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2009). Abstracts and the Writing of Abstracts. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 6. Weissberg, R., & Buker, S. (1990). Writing Up Research. London: Prentice Hall.