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Crack the Case, Not Your Head: A Beginner’s Guide To Solving Your Thesis Puzzle

Crack the Case, Not Your Head: A Beginner’s Guide To Solving Your Thesis Puzzle

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  這本書是學術英語寫作界的「不藏私寶典」!
 
  當你凝視著論文(或作業)的時候,論文也凝視著你──英語學術論文寫作,是許多人在學習途中的考驗,這本書正是為了這些勇敢的冒險者量身打造!
 
  作者們由自身笑淚交織的經驗出發,像一位隱形的學長姊,與你一起在「論文寫作」的世界中冒險。從揭開學術寫作迷思的面紗,搭配案例、練習題,和你逐步走過選題、文獻回顧、研究方法到結果討論,還包含「 AI 輔助寫作」、「 生涯規劃」等等議題——沒錯,你並不是唯一在凌晨三點還在跟論文對抗的人!
 
  「這本書中很特別的一點是貫穿全書的《唬爾摩斯與譁生》偵探故事。由系列的故事引導讀者進入每一章中作者們要傳達的核心概念,並在生硬的文字段落中插入表格和插圖,以不同的形式來幫助讀者理解書中的內容,使他們能夠快速掌握書中複雜的概念。」——師大校長吳正己
 
  「書中除了運用了偵探故事的元素,激發讀者的好奇心之外,還大玩眾多風趣的時事梗、諧音梗、流行文化梗和迷因梗圖等。特別是擅長將枯燥的概念用貼近年輕人生活的事例來比擬取譬,讓同學在學習嚴肅的學術寫作時也能保持愉快心情。這也反映出作者團隊高超的教學創意,能把複雜的寫作技巧和研究方法轉化為生動易懂的內容,還能令人會心一笑。」——師大翻譯所前所長廖柏森教授
 
  「如果是勇者欣梅爾的話,他一定也會這麼做的。」我們衷心希望,這本書能幫讓你在學術寫作的冒險旅程上少走點彎路,甚至還能找到一點樂趣也說不定哦!(嘿嘿,別說不可能!)
 
  In this book, the authors share all their secrets on how to write well in the academic context!
  
  Picture this: You open up an academic writing task or assignment and stare at it. You might feel the task staring back at you. And then what? 
 
  Does this sound familiar (perhaps too familiar)? If it does, you are not alone. Academic writing in English is immensely challenging for many beginning writers. For those of you brave enough to take on the challenge, this book is here to give you a boost!
 
  Throughout the book, the authors share heartfelt stories of laughter and joy, sweat and tears. They are like your personal guardian angels – you can't see them, but they are there as your loyal companions as you embark on your academic writing adventure. First, we begin with some debunking myths on academic writing to help you get started on the right foot, before the various chapters take you through the key components of an academic paper or thesis, such as setting a good topic, conducting a literature review, discussing your research method, and penning your discussion and conclusion to wrap up the manuscript. Every chapter comes with a host of examples and guided exercises to ensure you grasp important academic writing know-how. On top of that, there are also chapters on the intersection of pertinent issues, such as AI and career prospects, with academic writing. Know that you are not the only one being kept awake at 3 am thinking about these issues or struggling with your writing!
 
  “One of the most unique features of this book is the story of Detective Surelock and Dr. Whatson, which opens each chapter. The detective story at the start of every chapter introduces its core concept. Furthermore, the writers also include a variety of visual aids and illustrations, especially at the more difficult parts of the text, so that readers might grasp important and complex ideas relatively easily.” – Dr. Cheng-Chih Wu, President, National Taiwan Normal University
 
  “Besides incorporating elements of detective stories to make for a more interesting read, the writers also included numerous funny references to current affairs and pop culture, utilized wordplays, and added lots of memes to the text. The writers are especially skilled at using analogies familiar to young readers to explain what could have been dry and boring concepts. In this way, beginner writers would not feel bogged down even as they pick up pointers on writing serious academic papers. Such a writing style reflects the high level of pedagogical creativity wielded by the writing team, for they managed to not only transform complex writing techniques and research methods into interesting and easy-to-understand content but even elicit a laugh in the process!”– Dr. Liao Posen, Former Chair, Graduate Institute of Translation and Interpretation, National Taiwan Normal University
 
  To quote a line from the anime and manga Frieren, "The Hero Himmel would've done that." You, too, can emulate Himmel's courage and take on what seems like an impossible challenge. We sincerely hope that this book will make your academic writing adventure less arduous, and even a little more fun! After all, nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it!
 

作者介紹

作者簡介
 
Dr. Mei-Huei Liu
 
  A distinguished professor and Vice President for Academic Affairs of National Taiwan Normal University, Dr. Liu works in many areas such as citizenship education, phenomenon-based learning, curriculum development, international education, multicultural education, teacher education, and gender issues.
 
Dr. Yeu-Ting Liu
 
  A distinguished professor and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at National Taiwan Normal University, Dr. Liu's research areas include the cognitive aspects of computer-assisted language learning, second-language vocabulary processing and acquisition, second-language reading processes, and second-language phonological acquisition.
 
Dr. Chih-Jung Ku
 
  A postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Academic Literacy at National Taiwan Normal University, Dr. Ku's research interests include STEM education, technology and engineering education, teacher education, and teacher professional development.
 
Dr. Sonya Fan
 
  A full-time teacher at the Center for Academic Literacy and associate executive at the Resource Center for English as a Medium of Instruction at National Taiwan Normal University, Dr. Fan is active in teacher education, with research interests in international education and bilingual education.
 
Ms. Ng Meixin
 
  A Ph.D. candidate at the Graduate Institute of Translation and Interpretation at National Taiwan Normal University, Ms. Ng has honed her sensitivity in both English and Chinese through translation, while her teaching experience has enabled her to identify transferable skills applicable to learners in Taiwan.
 

目錄

Foreword

1 What Do You Mean It’s Not True?
– Debunking Myths of Thesis Writing
Myth 1 Academic Writing Should Always Start From the Beginning 
Myth 2 I Need to Know Everything About the Topic Before I Can Start Writing 
Myth 3 Literature Review – The More the Merrier
Myth 4 Thesis-Writing Is Meant to Be Lonely
Myth 5 Academic Writing Means I Cannot Express Any Personal Insight
Recap and Key Takeaways

2 Find Me a Case!
– Choosing the Right Topic for Your Thesis
1. Lessons From the Field 
2. Encrypted Case Files: Finding the Right Topic 
3. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways
Suggested Answers to Chapter Exercises 

3 Who Can Help Me, and How?
– Working With Your Advisor 
1. Finding the Right Fit 
2. We’ve All Been There: Personal Stories From Our Writers
3. Making It Work
4. Exercise: Choosing the Right Advisor 
5. Do We Have a Match? 
Recap and Key Takeaways 

4 Am I Cheating?
– Ethics in the Age of AI 
1. What Is Generative AI And How Does It Work? 
2. Strengths of Generative AI
3. Training Your AI Butler 
4. Weaknesses 
5. The King and His Advisor (Part I): How to Take a Life
6. How Can I Use AI Wisely? 
7. The King and His Advisor (Part II): Sit Tight on the Throne 
8. Conclusion
9. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways 
Suggested Answers to Chapter Exercises

5 Do I Sound Like I’m Five?
– Addressing the Nuances of Academic Writing
1. What’s Academic Writing? 
2. Why Write This Way? 
3. The Do’s of Writing Academically
4. The Don’ts of Making Your Writing More “Academic”
5. Finding Your Academic Sea Legs: Getting the Hang of Academic Writing 
6. The Last Word (For Now, at Least) 
7. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways 
Suggested Answers for Chapter Exercises

6 Shall We Begin?
– Introduction 
1. First Up: What Kind of Study Am I Conducting?
2. Illustrated Introduction Elements: Where Is My Other Sock? 
3. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways

7 Where’s That Missing Puzzle Piece?
– Literature Review
1. Cooking up a Storm, or Your Lit Review
2. What Is Relevant? 
3. The Don’ts of Literature Reviews
4. The Do’s of Literature Reviews
5. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways 

8 What Have I Done?
– Method 
1. Why Give away My Secrets? 
2. What Information to Include
3. The Meow-thod, Illustrated
4. Dos: Consider This Method to Talk About Your Method! 
5. Don’ts: Don’t Be Unmethodological (Duh!) 
6. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways 

9 What Have I Found?
– Results 
1. Results vs Findings 
2. Look What I Found! Organizing Your Research Results 
Do’s and Don’ts of the Results Section 
3. Do These to Get Good Results!
4. Don’t Fall into These Traps! 
5. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways 

10 What Have We Learned?
– Discussion & Conclusion 
1. The Why: Why Do We Have to Discuss the Findings? 
2. The What: Essential Elements of the Discussion & Conclusion 
3. Do Keep These in Mind for a Strong Wrap-up 
4. Don’t Neglect These Considerations 
5. Field Training Exercises 
Recap and Key Takeaways 

11 The Last Stretch
– Wrapping up the Study 
1. Academic Debugging: Proofreading/Editing
2. A Rose by Any Other Name...: Setting a Good Title 
3. Writing an Abstract 
4. Setting Keywords, or Academic Hashtags 
5. What’s Next?
6. All Good Things Come to an End
7. Field Training Exercises
Recap and Key Takeaways
 

 
  Hello Readers!
 
  We know what you’re thinking, or more like, feeling: a non-verbal groan. “Yet another boring book on academic writing! Why should I read this one instead of that one?” Or, “Why should I read any at all?” Is this the literary equivalent of watching paint dry? Don't worry, we promise it's more like watching paint have an existential crisis.
 
  Good questions! At the risk of sounding like a cliché, we’re going to tell you that our book is different from other books on academic writing. Yes, we know every book says that but trust us – we’re the unicorns in a sea of academic donkeys.
 
  First up, we are going to share pointers on academic writing with you through fun language, examples, and illustrations! By this point, you should have noticed the tone we’ve adopted in writing – conversational and casual. The rest of the book will be pretty similar! We’re like the cool sneaker-flashing professor teaching you to write fancy papers.
 
  Next, every chapter opens with a detective story. Nope, it’s not going to be intense. Our characters, Detective Surelock and Dr. Whatson are, you’re right, parodies of the famous Detective Sherlock and Dr. Whatson. Think of Sherlock Holmes but with a Ph.D. in underthinking and missing an eye for typos. This is where Dr. Whatson swoops in to save the day with his meticulous attention to detail and the conventions of good writing! As Surelock and Whatson take us through their cases, some of which are based on famous fairy tales and mystery novels, they illustrate the principles of academic writing relevant to the upcoming chapter. In other words, these detective stories make the principles of academic writing much more accessible to beginning writers!
 
  The book is also peppered with personal stories of the writers, some of whom are seasoned experts in academic writing, whereas others are “experienced newbies” who have been immersed in the scholarly realm for a few years. Think of us and you as members of an Academic Writing Support Group! Through these stories, we hope to show you that you’re not alone. We are all still learning to become better writers, and we hope that you will join us on this journey.
 
  Last but not least, even if you’re not considering a career in academia, you can also see the book as a good resource for practicing and improving in English, especially if you’re a non-native speaker of English! Other than useful phrases that you can use in everyday life, the book is also packed with humorous pop culture references, memes, and lots of (often self-deprecating) jokes. Thus, just reading a few pages of the book a day will help you improve in English (and hopefully understand more English jokes)!
 
  All in all, this book is fun, useful, and intellectually stimulating. What are you waiting for? Set down a copy on your nightstand, and let it be your trusty companion on your journey of personal and academic growth. May you find fulfillment and joy in your journey of learning and discovery!
 
Cheers,
Your Academic Writing Family – Seasoned and Aspiring
 

詳細資料

  • ISBN:9786263936973
  • 規格:平裝 / 464頁 / 17 x 23 x 2.32 cm / 普通級 / 單色印刷 / 初版
  • 出版地:台灣
 

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4 Am I Cheating?– Ethics in the Age of AI(節錄)
 
Which is rarer nowadays, a student who has never used AI in their work or a fire-breathing dragon? If we had to bet our lunch money on it, we’d put our money on the student. In this chapter, we will walk you through some do’s and don’ts of using AI to help you slay, or at least tame, the thesiswriting dragon (since we’ve established that the chances of dragons existing are higher than those of a student who has never used AI). For many people, AI tools have become part of our lives, and that goes for Detective Surelock and Dr. Whatson too. Let’s see how they use AI to help them crack their latest case!
 
Surelock & Whatson: Episode 4
 
Detective Surelock started working on a tough case two days ago. On this rainy morning, Dr.Whatson arrives at Surelock’s house, only to find the detective already up and about, excitedly reading pages of notes. Dr. Whatson: What’s happening? You aren’t usually awake before noon!
 
Detective Surelock: I think I’m about to solve the case!
 
Dr. Whatson: How? This case isn’t in your area of expertise. For one, you knew next to nothing about Botany two days ago. How did you get up to speed so fast?
 
Detective Surelock: Well, I found a trusty sidekick in AI.
 
Dr. Whatson: What exactly did you do?

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