本課程主要讓學生學習學術論文寫作的方法、研究方法概論、格式規範與對學術與研究倫理的認知，理解科學研究的精神及規範。課程將使每位學生都能從中引發研究興趣並了解如何實施與撰寫研究論文，讓學生學以致用地將寫作技巧及研究方法靈活運用。

This course mainly allows students to learn the methods of writing academic papers, an introduction to research methods, format specifications and understanding of academic and research ethics, and understand the spirit and norms of scientific research. The course will enable each student to arouse research interests and understand how to implement and write a research paper, allowing students to apply their knowledge of writing skills and research methods flexibly.

使研究生熟悉論文寫作之格式、技巧。使學生瞭解如何在SCI, EI, SSCI上投稿。經由實際寫作與閱讀練習，為畢業論文之寫作奠定基礎。
主要內容：
1. Basic rules of writing and comments on technical writing language.
2. How to prepare the title.
3. How to list the authors, affiliation, address and E-mail.
4. How to prepare the abstract.
5. How to write the introduction.
6. How to write the methods and materials.
7. How to write the results.
8. How to write the discussion and conclusion.
9. How to state the acknowledgements.
10. How to cite the references.
11. Choosing a journal.
12. Preparing a graph and how to design the tables.
13. Common statistical errors.
14. The cover letter.
15. Dealing with editors and referees.
16. Correcting proofs.
17. Authors responsibilities.

Make graduate students familiar with the format and techniques of paper writing. Let students understand how to submit papers in SCI, EI, and SSCI. Through practical writing and reading exercises, we will lay the foundation for the writing of graduation thesis.
Main content:
1. Basic rules of writing and comments on technical writing language.
2. How to prepare the title.
3. How to list the authors, affiliation, address and E-mail.
4. How to prepare the abstract.
5. How to write the introduction.
6. How to write the methods and materials.
7. How to write the results.
8. How to write the discussion and conclusion.
9. How to state the acknowledgments.
10. How to cite the references.
11. Choosing a journal.
12. Preparing a graph and how to design the tables.
13. Common statistical errors.
14. The cover letter.
15. Dealing with editors and referees.
16. Correcting proofs.
17. Authors responsibilities.

1. Kumar, R. (2005), Research Methodology -A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (2nd.ed.), Singapore, Pearson Education.
2. 鈕文英(2007)。教育研究方法與論文寫作，雙葉書廊。
3. McBurney, D. H. & White, T. L. (2006). Research Methods, Seven Edition. Published by Thomson Learning, Inc.
4. 期刊閱讀，設計學報、DESIGN STUDIES、DESIGN JOURNAL、設計學研究等，重要期刊及相關文章。

1. Kumar, R. (2005), Research Methodology -A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (2nd.ed.), Singapore, Pearson Education.
2. Niu Wenying (2007). Educational research methods and thesis writing, Shuangye Bookstore.
3. McBurney, D. H. & White, T. L. (2006). Research Methods, Seven Edition. Published by Thomson Learning, Inc.
4. Journal reading, Journal of Design, DESIGN STUDIES, DESIGN JOURNAL, Design Research, etc., important journals and related articles.