Research Methods is a required course in the MA in American and British Literature. Students will learn to conduct basic library research. This includes learning how to locate and use print sources and how to use electronic databases and other data collections. Students will learn how to retrieve, analyze, organize, and use the data they have found. Furthermore, students will learn how to review, evaluate, and question the sources they are finding. They will learn to present sources in MLA style in an annotated bibliography. Students will also practice how to synthesize academic readings in a clear voice. Students will learn how to write a proposal for a research project in American and/or British Literature with annotated bibliography of their own choice. Students will learn to develop a topic and write a research paper on a topic related to the course materials. Students will also learn to present their research paper findings orally and answer questions from the audience. Research Methods is a required course in the MA in American and British Literature. Students will learn to conduct basic library research. This includes learning how to locate and use print sources and how to use electronic databases and other data collections. Students will learn how to retrieve, analyze, organize, and use the data they have found. Furthermore, students will learn how to review, evaluate, and question the sources they are finding. They will learn to present sources in MLA style in an annotated bibliography. Students will also practice how to synthesize academic readings in a clear voice. Students will learn how to write a proposal for a research project in American and/or British Literature with annotated bibliography of their own choice. Students will learn to develop a topic and write a research paper on a topic related to the course materials. Students will also learn to present their research paper findings orally and answer questions from the audience.
Research Methods aims to introduce students to the basic principles and procedures of literary research. Students learn how to define and evaluate valid research questions, conduct research using both print and online (digital/electronic) resources, and create well organized bibliographies. Students also learn how to find, retrieve, and organize relevant primary and secondary sources, as well as how to analyze and evaluate these sources. The ultimate objective is to write a proposal for a research project in American and/or British Literature with an abstract, keywords, definition of the research question, project description (expected content and development), and annotated bibliography. Students learn to write their paper and document their sources in an annotated bibliography using the MLA style. At the end of the semester, students will write a research paper and present their findings orally in a mock conference format. In addition to the class meetings with the course instructor, the course also includes guest lectures by established scholars who will introduce their research, reflect on problems that may arise during the course of research projects, and share their experience with students.
Research Methods aims to introduce students to the basic principles and procedures of literary research. Students learn how to define and evaluate valid research questions, conduct research using both print and online (digital/electronic) resources, and create well organized bibliographies. Students also learn how to find, retrieve, and organize relevant primary and secondary sources, as well as how to analyze and evaluate these sources. The ultimate objective is to write a proposal for a research project in American and/or British Literature with an abstract, keywords, definition of the research question, project description (expected content and development), and annotated bibliography. Students learn to write their paper and document their sources in an annotated bibliography using the MLA style. At the end of the semester, students will write a research paper and present their findings orally in a mock conference format. In addition to the class meetings with the course instructor, the course also includes guest lectures by established scholars who will introduce their research, reflect on problems that may arise during the course of research projects , and share their experience with students.
Students are required to buy a selection of primary works. Secondary materials will be collected by the teacher and students will be provided with the required reading materials throughout the semester.
Modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook. 8th edition, New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2016
Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island.
Ibbotson, Eva. Journey to the River Sea.
Sage, Angie. Magyk.
Stephens, John. The Emerald Atlas.
Burgess, Melvin. The Lost Witch.
Priestley, Chris. Mister Creecher
Rushdie, Salman. Haroun and the Sea of Stories.
Gray, Keith. Ostrich Boys.
McCaughrean, Geraldine. The White Darkness.
Fine, Anne. Aftershocks.
Zephaniah, Benjamin. Refugee Boy.
Students are required to buy a selection of primary works. Secondary materials will be collected by the teacher and students will be provided with the required reading materials throughout the semester.
Modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook. 8th edition, New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2016
Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island.
Ibbotson, Eva. Journey to the River Sea.
Sage, Angie. Magyk.
Stephens, John. The Emerald Atlas.
Burgess, Melvin. The Lost Witch.
Priestley, Chris. Mister Creecher
Rushdie, Salman. Haroun and the Sea of Stories.
Gray, Keith. Ostrich Boys.
McCaughrean, Geraldine. The White Darkness.
Fine, Anne. Aftershocks.
Zephaniah, Benjamin. Refugee Boy.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and ParticipationAttendance and Participation Attendance and Participation |
10 | |
| Analyses and presentations on literary textsAnalyses and presentations on literary texts Analyzes and presentations on literary texts |
10 | |
| Summaries, paraphrases, presentations on academic readingsSummaries, paraphrases, presentations on academic readings Summaries, paraphrases, presentations on academic readings |
10 | |
| Preliminary annotated bibliography on a set topicPreliminary annotated bibliography on a set topic Preliminary annotated bibliography on a set topic |
10 | |
| Research paper on a topic related to the classResearch paper on a topic related to the class Research paper on a topic related to the class |
20 | |
| Oral presentation of research paperOral presentation of research paper Oral presentation of research paper |
20 | |
| Personal research proposal with bibliographyPersonal research proposal with bibliography Personal research proposal with bibliography |
20 |
