＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
This course will cover many issues related to scientific writing and writing scientific reports, such as the overall structure of a typical report, forming hypotheses and research questions,describing methods, collecting and presenting data in tables and graphs, and analyzing and discussing results.There are many opportunities for students to work with their partner in speaking and writing activities, and to ask questions to the instructor.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the structure of a scientific report and to help them develop organizational, outlining, and writing skills for writing scientific reports such as laboratory reports.
Students who complete this course are expected to develop the following knowledge, techniques, and skills:
Knowledge:
Understand the purpose and structure of a scientific report
Understand the purpose and structure of its four main sections: introduction, methods, results, and discussion
Read model reports to develop knowledge of the structure and language of scientific reports
Write with reasonable coherence and cohesion
Use formatting conventions common in scientific writing
Techniques:
Conduct an experiment and, with support from peers and instructor, write a scientific report of the experiment
Proofread one's own as well as other people's work
Skills:
Develop fluency and confidence in using English for scientific purposes
The small class size gives students the chance to interact with classmates, teaching assistants, and the instructor. It is hoped that this will give students a positive attitude to studying English.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week）
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（内容/
Contents）
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（授業時間外の学習/
Assignments）
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（実施回/ Week）
第１回
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（内容/ Contents）
Course Introduction
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Send a self-introduction email
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（実施回/ Week）
第２回
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（内容/ Contents）
Structure of paragraphs
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Writing task to practice grammar and cohesion
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（実施回/ Week）
第３回
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（内容/ Contents）
Grammar for writing reports
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Complete workbook exercises
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（実施回/ Week）
第４回
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（内容/ Contents）
Scientific method
Introduction to Experiment #1: Ruler Experiment
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Answer questions to prepare for Experiment #1
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（実施回/ Week）
第５回
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（内容/ Contents）
Structure of laboratory reports
Conduct Experiment #1
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Answer questions to give a report on Experiment #1
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（実施回/ Week）
第６回
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction to Experiment #2: Dice Experiment
Conduct Experiment #2
Record the experimental data in a table
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the data table for Experiment #2
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（実施回/ Week）
第７回
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（内容/ Contents）
Data analysis/Discussion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Complete data analysis
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（実施回/ Week）
第８回
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction/literature review
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the Introduction section for Experiment #2
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（実施回/ Week）
第９回
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（内容/ Contents）
Materials & method
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the Methods section for Experiment #2
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（実施回/ Week）
第１０回
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（内容/ Contents）
Results: tables & figures
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the Results section for Experiment #2
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（実施回/ Week）
第１１回
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion/Conclusion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the Discussion section for Experiment #2
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（実施回/ Week）
第１２回
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（内容/ Contents）
Assemble and format the full report for Experiment #2
Introduction to Experiment #3: Pendulum Experiment
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the full report for Experiment #2
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（実施回/ Week）
第１３回
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（内容/ Contents）
Conduct Experiment #3
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the Introduction and Methods sections for Experiment #3
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（実施回/ Week）
第１４回
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（内容/ Contents）
Data analysis/Discussion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the Results and Discussion sections for Experiment #3
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（実施回/ Week）
第１５回
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（内容/ Contents）
Review on the report for Experiment #3
Course review
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email the full report for Experiment #3
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The above is a provisional schedule. Some changes may be made to accommodate student level and needs during the course.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Attendance & verbal participation
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20%
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Attendance at all classes is required. Students are expected to participate in class by speaking with the instructor and classmates and listening carefully.
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Homework & assignments
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30%
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Short homework assignments are given to review the class and prepare for the next class.
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Experiment reports
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50%
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There are two graded laboratory reports worth 25% each
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The above is a provisional grading scheme and it is subject to change.
＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞
成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment
| 登録者数 |
成績評価（%) |
評点
平均値 |
備考
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| A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
他 |
| 14 |
64.3 |
14.3 |
7.1 |
7.1 |
7.1 |
0.0 |
3.2 |
* |
＜テキスト/Textbook＞
There is no textbook for this class. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
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