科目ナンバー

LE-EX4-B181

履修条件・関連科目等

授業で使用する言語

英語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

The Graduation Research Report (ゼミ論) is a research paper that each graduating student in the seminar must write alone and submit as part of the requirements for graduation. Although each student writes their Report individually, the research they conduct may be completed either individually or as part of a research group with other students in the seminar. The Report must include:

a) a clear hypothesis or research question
b) summary and discussion of relevant previous published research
c) careful description of experimental method
d) precise reporting of original data collected as part of the research project
e) thorough analysis of the data
f) the student's own interpretation of the research findings

科目目的

The objective of the Graduation Research Report (ゼミ論) is to learn and understand through first-hand experience the process of research in language sciences. Students will join a research team with other students to design a language experiment, first selecting an appropriate experimental method for addressing a research question or testing a hypothesis, then creating the stimulus materials and collecting data from participants who perform the experiment. They will analyze the the data they have collected using statistical methods to reveal the findings in the data. Finally, students learn the standard format for reporting scientific findings in a research paper and further develop their English writing skills.

到達目標

Students will gain a deeper understanding for interpreting experimental results. They will learn to recognize whether the methods used for conducting an experiment actually measure the language skill and/or linguistic knowledge they claim to measure. Students will also learn to judge whether analytical methods used for interpreting data provide valid conclusions. Most importantly, through their own research, students will uncover something interesting about the human language behavior and the influence that knowledge of one language has on the use of another language.

授業計画と内容

1. Writing research reports: Writing overview
2. Research topics
3. Research questions and Hypotheses
4. Thesis topic decided, including tentative thesis title (i.e., “working title”)
5. Database research: Gathering relevant research literature
6. Submit reading list
7. Begin experiment design: stimuli, questionnaire, recordings, video, etc.
8. Complete materials for experiment — run pilot experiment
9. Pilot experiment
10. Modify experiment, read related research, collect data, begin writing!
11. Begin (follow-up) data collection (meet participants, run experiments, etc.)
10. Summarize the information you have gathered
11. Preliminary analysis of data
12. Draft of literature review
13. Data analysis and data visualization: Produce table, graphs, and figures
14. Mid-term progress report

15. Complete any needed follow-up data collection
16. Create and submit proposed outline for research report
17. Finalize title and outline for draft of research report
18. Start writing the first complete draft of thesis. Write everyday.
19. Continue writing final draft (Revise, reorder, re-write; add missing details)
20. Finish final draft
21. Submit draft for proofreading and revision suggestions
22. Presenting research with posters — Introduction
23. Check references, punctuation, title page, Table of Contents, etc.
24. Research oral presentations - Group 1
25. Research oral presentations - Group 2
26. Make corrections, changes, and revisions based on comments
27. Print final version of report and submit
28. Thesis research poster presentations

授業時間外の学修の内容

授業終了後の課題提出／その他

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

Students will begin creating experimental materials during class time but complete them outside of class. Data collection will also take place outside of class time. Assignments will be submitted along the way, and students will receive feedback and advice when revisions are necessary.

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

課題や試験のフィードバック方法

授業時間に限らず、manabaでフィードバックを行う

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

Student can expect to receive written feedback throughout the research and writing process through email and Manaba. There will also be the opportunity for individual guidance during individual research meetings with the professor.

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

PBL（課題解決型学習）／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション／実習、フィールドワーク

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

The entire process of conducting a Graduation Research Project and writing the Graduation Research Report will involve Active Learning.

授業におけるICTの活用方法

その他

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

Laptop computers will be available for use during class time. Students are encouraged to bring their own computers if they wish. Access to the necessary software will be available for download and use on each student's own computer.

実務経験のある教員による授業

いいえ

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

テキスト・参考文献等

Some materials will be provided by the course instructor. Most materials will be accessed directly by students through their research.

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