May 1, 2024
【New Materials & Resources】Academic Skills Mini-Lecture Series
Seven new videos have been added to the "Materials & Resources" page, as part of the CAWK Academic Skills Mini-Lecture Series.
A total of three videos in the "Mini Lectures on Writing Academic Papers in English (英語学術論文執筆ミニ講座)" series by Project assistant professor Tomoko Kamishima (Lecturer in the ALESS/ALESA Program), two videos by Professor Fusako Beuckmann (Global Communication Research Center) titled "The Function and Method of Citation – Using Sample Reports" and "Paragraph Writing – For Clear and Logical Reports", one video by Associate professor Aiko Nemoto (Global Communication Research Center) titled "Selecting and Organizing Information for Reports", and one video by Associate professor Satoshi Usami (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences) titled "Organizing Diverse Information and Finding the 'Story'" are now available online.
In Project assistant professor Kamishima’s mini-lecture series, she explains the basics of writing scientific papers in English. The three themes covered are:
- Why write academic papers in English?
- Content in IMRaD format
- Academic Writing: Accurate, Brief, and Clear
These videos are ideal for students writing scientific papers in English for the first time, especially those enrolled in the ALESS program.
In Professor Beuckmann’s videos, "The function and method of citation" explains how to use citations effectively by examining actual student reports, while "Paragraph Writing" introduces how to structure paragraphs clearly in order to write logically coherent reports.
Associate professor Nemoto’s lecture, "Selecting and choosing the information needed for the report", focuses on how to choose relevant information when writing reports. She also introduces different types of report structures, criteria for selecting information, and practical methods for evaluating the reliability of sources.
Associate professor Usami’s video is intended for students working on more extensive projects such as graduation theses or master’s theses. It provides guidance on how to organize data, prior research, and personal ideas, and how to build a coherent narrative or “story” from them.
Watching these videos before beginning your writing process can help you write more efficiently and effectively.
English subtitles are now available, so we encourage you to check them out!