Academic Writing and Research (学术写作与研究)

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Academic Writing and Research (学术写作与研究) (CHS402)

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Language: Chinese

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

CHS402 provides students with an opportunity to develop professionally through an investigation of academic writing in Chinese at an advanced level. Students are grounded in systematic approaches to process writing and revising text as well as to using sources and communicating their claims appropriately and ethically. Transference of these concepts to scholarly communications such as theses, proposals, literature reviews, journal articles, and presentations are highlighted.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

The connotation and value of Chinese academic writing
Characteristics and classification of academic papers
Thinking and literacy of liberal arts academic research
Academic questions and thesis topic selection
Collection and arrangement of academic materials
Essay writing and academic ethics
Conception and expression of academic papers
Elements and structure of academic papers
Writing of dissertation and research report
Application of research projects
Revision and defense of academic papers
Submission and review of academic papers

Learning Outcome

Analyze the basic theory and writing process of academic papers in the humanities and social sciences
Evaluate the basic methods of topic selection and data collection
Formulate basic strategies for academic papers from conception, and writing to publication
Assess key principles of effective and efficient academic writing
Analyse constructively your own and peers' writing, with an awareness of the collaborative and social aspects of the writing process
Construct independent perspectives and arguments via successful incorporation of research, and a balance between own voice and source