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CURSO:RESEARCH AND WRITING IN ACADEMIC CONTEXTS
TRADUCCION:INVESTIGACION Y ESCRITURA EN CONTEXTOS ACADEMICOS
SIGLA:LET0323
CREDITOS:10
MODULOS:02
CARACTER:MINIMO
TIPO:CATEDRA
CALIFICACION:ESTANDAR
DISCIPLINA:LINGUISTICA
PALABRAS CLAVE:ESCRITURA ACADEMICA, METODOLOGIA DE INVESTIGACION, PUNTUACION, RECURSOS DIGITALES, PROPUESTA DE INVESTIGACION
NIVEL FORMATIVO:PREGRADO


I.DESCRIPCIÓN DEL CURSO

This course is designed to develop students? research and writing skills to enable them to write successful academic texts, such as research papers and articles. In the first part of the course students will learn the mechanics of writing, proper use of academic vocabulary, and methods to appropriately cite the works of others. Students will explore a variety of academic resources, considering relevant criteria such as impact factor, indexation, and year of publication. In the second section, students will examine the structure of an academic text. Finally, they will apply their research and writing skills to create their own research proposal in either linguistics or literature.


II.RESULTADOS DE APRENDIZAJE

1.Explain the mechanics of writing, proper use of academic vocabulary, and methods to appropriately cite the works of others based on the use of a variety of academic resources, considering relevant criteria such as impact factor, indexation, and year of publication.

2.Explore the structure of an academic text identifying the characteristics and functions of the different sections of a research paper from a critical perspective.

3.Produce a research proposal in either linguistics or literature applying their research and writing skills and using either APA or MLA citation.


III.CONTENIDOS

1.Introduction to Research and Writing:
1.1.Paragraph structure
1.2.Punctuation and capitalization
1.3.Academic vocabulary and grammar
1.4.Use of citations.

2.How to Use Academic Resources:
2.1.Exploring and selecting online databases and search engines
2.2.Exploring and selecting library resources
2.3.Creating an annotated bibliography
2.4.Using citation styles and tools
2.5.Academic ethics and integrity

3.Sections of an Academic Text:
3.1.Formulating the Research Problem/Thesis Statement
3.2.Literature Review
3.3.Methodology

4.Peer Review and Research Proposal:
4.1.Peer review in academia
4.2.Creating a research proposal


IV.ESTRATEGIAS METODOLOGICAS

-Lectures.

-Flipped lessons.

-Discussion sessions.

-Oral presentations.

-Workshops (analysis and application).

-Teamwork.

-Individual work.


V.ESTRATEGIAS EVALUATIVAS

-Classwork and homework: 40%

-Written Evaluation: 30%

-Research Proposal: 30%


VI.BIBLIOGRAFIA

Minima

Required readings will depend on the specific topic and readings chosen by the student to develop their research proposal.


Complementaria

American Psychological Association. (2020). APA Publication Manual: 7th Edition. Washington: APA.

Dornyei, Z. (2007). Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Ellison, C. (2010). McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers. Chicago: McGraw-Hill Education.

Folse, K. S. (2010). Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs. Boston: Heinle Cengage Learning.

Hacker, D., & Fister, B. (2010). Research and Documentation in the Electronic Age 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin?s.

Lester, J. D., & Lester, J. D. (2015). Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide. Essex: Pearson.

McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2008). Academic Vocabulary in Use: 50 Units of Academic Vocabulary Reference and Practice; Self-Study and Classroom Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Modern Language Association. (2016). MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 8th Edition. New York: MLA.

Morley, J. (2014). Academic Phrasebank. Manchester: University of Manchester.

Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2009). Abstracts and the Writing of Abstracts. Michigan: The University of Michigan Press.

The University of Chicago. (2017). The Chicago Manual of Style. 17th Edition. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

Wallwork, A. (2016). English for Writing Research Papers. New York: Springer.


ONLINE RESOURCES

https://eric.ed.gov/

https://www.jstor.org/

https://scholar.google.com/

http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/

https://owl.purdue.edu/


PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
FACULTAD DE LETRAS / AGOSTO 2021