Academic Writing Program Spring 2017& Academic Skills Program Spring 2017
Academic Writing Program Spring 2017(Kinugasa Campus)
This is a two-day course consisting of 8 individual themes related to the general order of which an academic paper is prepared for and written. This course is designed to help graduate students develop the linguistic, rhetorical, and strategic competencies that they will need to succeed at Ritsumeikan University. All graduate students are encouraged to attend this course to learn the concepts of academic writing and areas in which improvements may be necessary.
*Note: This course was offered in Fall 2016 as a 9-week course
Course Schedule
Day 1
1
Essay and Assignment Planning
2
Paragraph Structure and Coherence
3
Common Errors (Style and Punctuation)
4
Paraphrasing and Quoting
Day 2
1
Components of a Research Paper
2
Introduction and Thesis Statement
3
Body and Conclusion
4
Writing the Abstract / Revising and Editing
Academic Skills Program Spring 2017(BKC & OIC)
This course consists of five 90-minute sessions and is designed to help graduate students acquire the fundamental academic skills needed to complete academic papers and give presentations. Writing segments will cover various checkpoints including accuracy, paraphrasing, and referencing. Presentation segments will focus primarily on delivery skills to communicate a clear message, project enthusiasm, and maintain interest. Discussion skills in dealing with Q&A sessions following presentations will also be covered.
Course Schedule
Session 1
Academic Writing / Presentation Skills
The Structure of a Paper and Presentation
Session 2
Academic Writing
Common Errors and Accuracy
Session 3
Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Referencing
Session 4
Presentation Skills
Posture, Gestures, and Eye Contact
Session 5
Presentations Skills
Voice, Tone, and Q&A
Time and Place
Campus
Date
Time
Place
KIC
Saturday April 15
Saturday April 22
13:00 - 19:30
10:40-17:50
RYOYUKAN 831
KEIGAKUKAN 222
BKC
Every Friday
May 26 - June 23
Period 5
16:20 - 17:50
AD-SEMINARIO A313
OIC
Every Wednesday
May 24 - June 21
Period 4
14:40 - 16:10
BUILDING C 472
Eligibility
Graduate students officially enrolled at Ritsumeikan University
*There is no tuition fee for taking part in this non-credit program.
How to apply
Applications can be made online through the following website:
*Application period: March 24 - May 19
*We will stop accepting applications when the application reaches its quota.
Contact
Office of Graduate Studies
TEL : 075-465-8195
EMAIL : s-igs@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
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Academic Writing Program Spring 2017(Kinugasa Campus)
This is a two-day course consisting of 8 individual themes related to the general order of which an academic paper is prepared for and written. This course is designed to help graduate students develop the linguistic, rhetorical, and strategic competencies that they will need to succeed at Ritsumeikan University. All graduate students are encouraged to attend this course to learn the concepts of academic writing and areas in which improvements may be necessary.
*Note: This course was offered in Fall 2016 as a 9-week course
Course Schedule
Day 1
1 | Essay and Assignment Planning |
2 | Paragraph Structure and Coherence |
3 | Common Errors (Style and Punctuation) |
4 | Paraphrasing and Quoting |
Day 2
1 | Components of a Research Paper |
2 | Introduction and Thesis Statement |
3 | Body and Conclusion |
4 | Writing the Abstract / Revising and Editing |
Academic Skills Program Spring 2017(BKC & OIC)
This course consists of five 90-minute sessions and is designed to help graduate students acquire the fundamental academic skills needed to complete academic papers and give presentations. Writing segments will cover various checkpoints including accuracy, paraphrasing, and referencing. Presentation segments will focus primarily on delivery skills to communicate a clear message, project enthusiasm, and maintain interest. Discussion skills in dealing with Q&A sessions following presentations will also be covered.
Course Schedule
Session 1 | Academic Writing / Presentation Skills The Structure of a Paper and Presentation |
Session 2 | Academic Writing Common Errors and Accuracy |
Session 3 | Academic Writing Paraphrasing and Referencing |
Session 4 | Presentation Skills Posture, Gestures, and Eye Contact |
Session 5 | Presentations Skills Voice, Tone, and Q&A |
Time and Place
Campus | Date | Time | Place |
---|---|---|---|
KIC | Saturday April 15 Saturday April 22 |
13:00 - 19:30 10:40-17:50 |
RYOYUKAN 831 KEIGAKUKAN 222 |
BKC | Every Friday May 26 - June 23 |
Period 5 16:20 - 17:50 |
AD-SEMINARIO A313 |
OIC | Every Wednesday May 24 - June 21 |
Period 4 14:40 - 16:10 |
BUILDING C 472 |
Eligibility
Graduate students officially enrolled at Ritsumeikan University
*There is no tuition fee for taking part in this non-credit program.
How to apply
Applications can be made online through the following website:
*Application period: March 24 - May 19
*We will stop accepting applications when the application reaches its quota.
Contact
Office of Graduate Studies
TEL : 075-465-8195
EMAIL : s-igs@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
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