英语论文写作课件答案 陈倩ISBN 9787566304391 PPTDSRTN1.ppt

UNIT 1What is a Dissertation？ CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. NATURE OF A DISSERTATION 3. PURPOSE FOR WRITING A DISSERTATION 4. WHAT IS RESEARCH 5. TYPES OF RESEACH 6. METHODS OF RESEARCH 7. PRACTICE OBJECTIVES To explore： Nature of a dissertation Nature of research Types of research Methods of research 1. INTRODUCTION Task 1 p3 What do you know about a dissertation？ What is the difference between a dissertation and a course paper or an essay？ Essentially a dissertation is a research paper; Different from a course paper or an ordinary essay; DISSERTATION ORDINARY ESSAY Function evaluated by the relevant course teachers for a specific course given chances for making-up if fails relevant to one semester’s work or credit points Function require the approval of a group of readers and an oral defense the approval of the procedures and conclusions before readers and other faculties of a department community, relevant to the entire academic years of a student’s university life DISSERTATION ORDINARY ESSAY Structure conventional-fixed Length lengthy Style formal Structure Simpler Length shorter Style informal Task 2 p4 Table 1 Similarities and Differences between Writings 1 and 2 Task 3 p5 Think over and discuss with your neighbours why a dissertation is required？ 3. PURPOSE FOR WRITING A DISSERTATION the opportunity to recall and practice what you have learned over the years’ work the authorities to examine your abilities and skills in relevant fields and subject areas: Like what？ Your abilities and skills in fields and subject areas like: 1. specific field of your research and study 2. research ability and study skills 3. language competence 4. writing competence 5. computer skills Etc. overall ability and knowledge 4. WHAT IS RESEARCH Task 4 p6 What do you know about research？What is research？Discuss with your neighbours. Research： 1. involves curiosity about a phenomenon and the posing of testable questions about