Syllabus data
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Teacher name ： KEARNEY Michael
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Academic year
2026Year
Term
Year-round
Course title
Guided Research in English
Class type
Lecture and Practice
Course title (ENG)
Guided Research in English
Class code・Class name・Teaching forms
Z0700010 Guided Research in English
Instructor
KEARNEY Michael
Credits
1.0Credits
Day and Time
Thu.4Period
Campus
Shinjuku Campus
Location
A-0473教室（大学院工学研究科）
Relationship between diploma policies and this course
A) A high degree of specialized expertise 0%
B) The skills to use science and technology 100% C) The ability to conduct research independently, knowledge pertaining to society and occupations, and sense of ethics required of engineers and researchers 0% D) Creative skills in specific areas of specialization 0% Goals and objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with a structured environment in which they will develop their abilities to conduct research, write a research paper in English, and present their research in English.
Students are expected to produce a research paper on a topic of their interest. The paper should demonstrate their critical thinking abilities. For those that are following the PICC program, the paper should be the culmination of their two years' achievement in the program, and it will be considered as the PICC program qualification paper. Prerequisites
No Prerequisite
Method Using AL・ICT
Discussion Debate／Presentation
Class schedule
The course is a year-long project, students will meet individually and in groups with their supervisor, who will guide them through the process of conducting independent research and presenting their results in English, in both written and oral form.
Points that will be addressed include: Research Techniques Documenting Information Organizing Material for and Writing Academic Papers Preparing and Delivering Academic Presentations Evaluation
Grades will be determined from the quality of the student's research project, paper, and presentation.
Feedback for students
In class verbally and in comments on papers.
Textbooks
No textbook is required for this course.
Reference materials
Not required, but a helpful text:
Title: Technical Writing and Professional Communication For Nonnative Speakers of English: Second Edition. Authors: Thomas N. Huckin and Leslie A. Olsen. Publisher: McGraw-Hill International Editions, Technical Writing Series. Singapore, 1991. Office hours and How to contact teachers for questions
Shinjuku Campus (A-1213): Spring Term - Thursday 13:00 - 13:50; Autumn Term - Thursday 17:45 - 18:30; and by appointment.
Message for students
Independent Research in English will help you develop your research skills, academic and professional communication skills, and your project time management abilities.
Course by professor with work experience
Not applicable
Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Teaching profession course
Not applicable
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