This document outlines the topics and learning objectives covered in courses on English for academic and professional purposes, practical research, quantitative research, earth and life science, and natural hazards. Some of the key topics covered include writing reaction papers, concept papers, and position papers; understanding quantitative research designs and data collection/analysis procedures; the nature of inquiry and variables in quantitative research; and the origin and structure of the Earth, earth materials and processes, and natural hazards.
This document outlines the topics and learning objectives covered in courses on English for academic and professional purposes, practical research, quantitative research, earth and life science, and natural hazards. Some of the key topics covered include writing reaction papers, concept papers, and position papers; understanding quantitative research designs and data collection/analysis procedures; the nature of inquiry and variables in quantitative research; and the origin and structure of the Earth, earth materials and processes, and natural hazards.
This document outlines the topics and learning objectives covered in courses on English for academic and professional purposes, practical research, quantitative research, earth and life science, and natural hazards. Some of the key topics covered include writing reaction papers, concept papers, and position papers; understanding quantitative research designs and data collection/analysis procedures; the nature of inquiry and variables in quantitative research; and the origin and structure of the Earth, earth materials and processes, and natural hazards.
This document outlines the topics and learning objectives covered in courses on English for academic and professional purposes, practical research, quantitative research, earth and life science, and natural hazards. Some of the key topics covered include writing reaction papers, concept papers, and position papers; understanding quantitative research designs and data collection/analysis procedures; the nature of inquiry and variables in quantitative research; and the origin and structure of the Earth, earth materials and processes, and natural hazards.
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC &
PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Reading Academic Texts*
Writing the Reaction Paper/Review/ Critique Writing Concept Paper
Writing the Position Paper
Writing the Report Survey/ Field Report Laboratory/ Scientific Technical Report* Continuation… PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 Understanding Data and Ways to Systematically Collect Data 1. quantitative research designs 2. description of sample 3. instrument development 4. description of intervention (if applicable) 5. data collection and analysis procedures such as survey, interview, and observation 6. guidelines in writing research methodology 7. data collection, and analysis procedures 8. the application of art/ design fundamentals for execution 9. apply imaginatively art/design principles to create artwork
Finding Answers through Data Collection
1. data collection procedures and skills using varied instruments 2. data processing, organizing, and analysis
Reporting and Sharing Findings
1. guidelines in making conclusions and recommendations 2. the techniques in listing references 3. the process of report writing 4. the selection criteria and process of best design PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 (QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH)
Nature of Inquiry and Research
1. the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research 2. the importance of quantitative research across fields 3. the nature of variables Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem 1. the range of research topics in the area of inquiry 2. the value of research in the area of interest 3. the specificity and feasibility of the problem posed Learning from Others and Reviewing the Literature 1. the criteria in selecting, citing, and synthesizing related literature 2. the ethical standards in writing related literature 3. the formulation of conceptual framework 4. the research hypotheses (if appropriate) 5. the definition of terms as used in the study Continuation… Earth & Life Science I. INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE II. BIOENERGETICS III. PERPETUATION OF LIFE IV. HOW ANIMALS SURVIVE V. HOW PLANTS SURVIVE VI. THE PROCESS OF EVOLUTION VII. INTERACTION AND INTERDEPENDENCE Earth & Life Science
I. ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH
A. Universe and Solar System B. Earth and Earth Systems II. EARTH MATERIALS AND PROCESSES A. Minerals and Rocks B. Exogenic Processes C. Endogenic Processes D. Deformation of the Crust E. History of the Earth III. NATURAL HAZARDS, MITIGATION, AND ADAPTATION A. Geologic Processes and Hazards B. Hydrometeor ological Phenomena and Hazards C. Marine and Coastal Processes and their Effects