TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Course description and aims

In the world of academic research, peer review is conducted in which researchers read each other's papers, question the quality of the papers, and point out suggestions for improvement. This class aims to acquire the basic knowledge of academic writing skills necessary to conduct such peer reviews, as well as the skills to improve the writer's writing through constructive dialogue (tutoring). In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in the undergraduate course "Liberal Arts Thesis Project" and practice peer review for undergraduate students. By gaining experience in assisting others in writing their theses, students can in turn make an accurate diagnosis of the clarity of their own writing and acquire the ability to organize their thinking and writing. These skills will be essential for future research activities and teamwork and will be highly effective in helping one another to draw out the best from each other.

Student learning outcomes

The goal of this course is to acquire the following abilities:
- To be able to identify problems in other people's writing based on knowledge of academic writing techniques.
- To develop "independent writers" who can identify problems in their own writing and revise through constructive dialogue.
- To be able to calmly diagnose the logic and clarity of one's own writing and organize one's thoughts during writing.

Keywords

Peer review, academic writing skills, writing tutoring, supportive leadership, critical thinking

Competencies that will be developed

Class flow

In the first half of the program, students will be trained in peer review techniques along with academic writing skills. Students will participate in the "Liberal Arts Thesis Project" class as a practical exercise and conduct peer reviews.

Course schedule/Required learning

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterward (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

戸田山 和久、『最新版 論文の教室: レポートから卒論まで』、NHK出版、2022
佐渡島紗織，太田裕子（編）『文章チュータリングの理念と実践』、ひつじ書房、2013

Reference books, course materials, etc.

木下是雄、『理科系の作文技術』、中公新書、1981
The Chicago Manual of Style Online
佐渡島紗織、吉野亜矢子（著）『これから研究を書くひとのためのガイドブック』、ひつじ書房、2021（第2版）

Assessment criteria and methods

Commitment to the class: 70 pts (class participation, assignment, and peer review report)
Term essay: 30 pts

Related courses

• LAH.C401 ： Leadership Workshop
• LAH.C101 ： Tokyo Tech Visionary Project
• LAH.C301 ： Liberal Arts Final Report

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Student must get a score at least 80 points of the `Leadership Workshop' in advance.

Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

koizumi[at]ila.titech.ac.jp

Office hours

Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.

Other

This class is the subject of the Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) program.
Students who have taken a score of 80 or over will be awarded a certificate of GSA-R　(Reviewer)
from the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.