RESEARCH METHODS SYLLABUS, Fall 2015
Lecturer: Shengyuan WangClass: 1:30 p.m. - 16:20 p.m.Tuesday
Email: wangshengyuan2008@126.com Phone: 158 5186 3012
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course has many objectives. Among other things, it will attempt to:
(a) Increase your comprehension of research methods,
(b) Introduce you to several tools and procedures common to research methods,
(c) Increase your skills on “how to write a BA thesis”.
COURSE MATERIALS
Book:How to write a BA thesis by Charles Lipson.
Course Packet: Syllabus & Slides
TEAM PROJECT
This project requires you to write a BA thesis.
GRADES
Project30%
Final Examination60%
Class Participation10%
100%
COURSE SCHEDULE
Date* | Topic |
Sep. 15, 2015 | 1 Introduction 2 Useful Nuts and Bolts ii. framing your topic |
Sep. 22, 2015 | 3 Taking Effective Notes and Avoiding Plagiarism 4 Refining Your Topic, Writing a Proposal, and Beginning Research iii. conducting your research |
Sep. 29, 2015 | 5 What Is Good Thesis Research? 6 Using Case Studies Effectively |
Oct.6, 2015 | 7 Every Thesis Should Have a Thesis iv. writing your best 8 Planning and Prewriting: How Do They Help Your Thesis? |
Oct.13, 2015 | 9 Writing Your Best 10 Effective Openings, Smooth Transitions, and Strong Closings |
Oct.20, 2015 | 11 Good Editing Makes Good Writing 12 Presenting Information Visually v. working your best |
Oct.27,2015 | 13 Working Efficiently |
Nov.3, 2015 | Project Preparation (business research report)** |
Nov.10, 2015 | 14 Overcoming Problems vi. scheduling and completing your thesis |
Nov.17, 2015 | 15 Thesis Time Schedule |
Nov.24,2015 | 16 Tips and Reminders |
Dec.01, 2015 | 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 What to Do When You’re All Done vii. dealing with special requirements |
Dec.8, 2015 | 19 Thesis Defense and Second Readers: Questions and Answers |
Dec. 15, 2015 | Final Examination |
* The dates may be subject to change.
** Please send me your project assignment before the final examination.