GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

Academic Writing Skills IB provides an overview of academic writing with a focus on practicing the writing process. In particular, this course focuses on the application of foundational principles of writing that are helpful in developing academic papers. The related activities and tasks are completed through various interactive approaches in order to facilitate students’ thorough engagement in active communication in English. This will cultivate their reading, listening, and speaking skills in the target language as well as those of writing.

By the end of this course, students will be able to (1) follow the general steps to write academic papers, (2) use specific techniques and strategies used in the process of developing papers, (3) apply what they learned to academic writing in other university-level courses, and (4) build confidence and competence in academic writing more generally, preparing them for Academic Writing Skills II.

Will be able to gain “DP 1” and “DP 4”.

英語 / English

Each class consists of two main parts: one is an in-class activity for students to practice using specific techniques and strategies before they apply those skills to their own paper; the second is longer, including practical, hands-on activities to help students’ writing process step by step (“build your paper”). A variety of active learning techniques, such as in-class writing exercises, neighbor/class discussions, and comment sheets, are used to accommodate diverse student learning styles. Often we will work together on exercises, both in small groups and as a class. Verbal and written feedback on assignments is given during class discussions and through using other tools as appropriate. Also, a quick recapitulation of the previous class is given at the beginning of each class in order to reinforce students’ understanding of the connections between lessons.

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[対面/face to face]：Course Introduction

Course introduction; choosing/assigning the theme to focus on for the midterm paper

2[対面/face to face]：Starting the Writing I

Practicing open reading for the midterm paper

3[対面/face to face]：Narrowing the Focus I

Creating a research question for the midterm paper

4[対面/face to face]：Organizing the Paper I

Writing an outline with a thesis statement for the midterm paper

5[対面/face to face]：Writing the Body of the Paper I

Writing a first draft for the midterm paper

6[対面/face to face]：Refining the Paper I

Revising a draft for the midterm paper

7[対面/face to face]：Review & Midterm Paper Submission

Getting your submission ready; choosing/assigning the theme to focus on for the final paper

8[対面/face to face]：Generative AI in Academic Writing

Practicing using generative AI

9[対面/face to face]：Starting the Writing II

Workshopping paper updates and providing feedback on the exploration of the paper

10[対面/face to face]：Narrowing the Focus II

Workshopping paper updates and providing feedback on the focus of the paper

11[対面/face to face]：Organizing the Paper II

Workshopping paper updates and providing feedback on the organization of the paper

12[対面/face to face]：Writing the Body of the Paper II

Workshopping paper updates and providing feedback on the development of the paper

13[対面/face to face]：Refining the Paper II

Workshopping paper updates and providing feedback on the refinement of the paper

14[対面/face to face]：Review & Final Paper Submission

What have we learned in this course? How to write your next research paper without close guidance? Final paper submission

Students are expected to complete weekly assignments. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 1 hour each.

Dollahite, Nancy E., and Julie Haun. 2012. Sourcework: Academic Writing from Sources. 2nd ed. Boston: National Geographic Learning.
*This is the primary text for the course and must be purchased by students. Please do so as soon as possible.

Aaron, Jane E., and Michael Greer. 2019. The Little, Brown Compact Handbook. 10th ed. New York: Pearson.

Participation: 10%
Assignments: 30%
Textbook exercises: 30%
Activities for the papers: 30%

Not applicable. This course is taught for the first time.

None. Students are welcome to use computers/tablets for class-related purposes in class.

None.