研究專論
Seminar
| 節 | 週五 |
|---|---|
7 15:30–16:20 | 研究專論 YN301 2 節連堂 |
8 16:30–17:20 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
The seminar is a forum for students to explore with their peers research problem development, theoretical foundations and methodology to launch their dissertation research. The main purpose of this course is to provide socialization to doctoral study and the research environment for students. It is designed to provide on-going dialogue among students and faculty related to doctoral study through class discussion. This course will also provide the student with opportunities to practice preparing and giving an oral presentation. The students are encouraged to conduct the presentation in English.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the students will able to: 1. Search and select influential research papers appropriate for a given area of inquiry 2. Read and present scientific papers logically 3. Perform a critical appraisal of the evidence 4. Synthesize knowledge relevant to a self-selected phenomenon or construct 5. Analyze conceptual and empirical definitions of a selected phenomenon 6. Analyze model/theories that explains the influence of construct of interest 7. Organize the content appropriate for the topic of presentation 8. Deliver an oral presentation that effectively communicates to the audience with the use of proper visual aids. Learning Activities: Student presentation, class discussion & dialogue Learning activities will include but not limit to the following: 1. Read and critique influential research articles 2. Evaluate and integrate research findings 3. Hand in at least one article related to self-selected topic 1 week before presentation 4. Distribute one page abstract to audiences during presentation 5. Perform oral presentations (about 15/8 minutes) 6. Organize and lead discussion 7. Participate in discussion 8. Attending classes is required in this course 9. Each student must play multiple roles in the seminar class as presenter, moderator, and commenter 10. Perform a poster presentation at the 17th week of this course
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Course introduction Proposal or paper presentation |
| 第 2 週 | Introduction section (I) Literature review Addressing literature gaps |
| 第 3 週 | Introduction section (II) Literature review Addressing literature gaps |
| 第 4 週 | Introduction section (III) Literature review Addressing literature gaps |
| 第 5 週 | Group discussion: Introduction section Preparation for oral or poster presentation |
| 第 6 週 | Special talk: 國際學者演講 |
| 第 7 週 | Method section (I) 1. Matching methods and research questions 2. Journal requirements for methods 3. Study setting 4. Sampling 5. Measurement/instruments 6. Analytic strategies |
| 第 8 週 | Method section (II) 1. Matching methods and research questions 2. Journal requirements for methods 3. Study setting 4. Sampling 5. Measurement/instruments 6. Analytic strategies |
| 第 9 週 | Method section (III) 1. Matching methods and research questions 2. Journal requirements for methods 3. Study setting 4. Sampling 5. Measurement/instruments 6. Analytic strategies |
| 第 10 週 | Group discussion: Methodology section Preparation for oral or poster presentation |
| 第 11 週 | Results & Discussion (I) 1. Summary of results 2. Implications for practice and research 3. Limitations |
| 第 12 週 | Results & Discussion (II) 1. Summary of results 2. Implications for practice and research 3. Limitations |
| 第 13 週 | Results & Discussion (III) 1. Summary of results 2. Implications for practice and research 3. Limitations |
| 第 14 週 | Group discussion: Results & Discussion Preparation for oral or poster presentation |
| 第 15 週 | PhD Students presentation with virtual conference |
| 第 16 週 | Special talk: 國際學者演講 |
| 第 17 週 | EndNote online tutorials (library) |
| 第 18 週 | On-Line Engaging in proposal writing |
Gastel B., & Day A. R. (2016) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 8th Ed. Greenwood Press: Westport, CT Articles related to each seminar issues