Go over the structure of a research paper
Introduction: Introduce the Topic
Literature Review: Summarize previous research on the topic.
At the ending of the literature review, pose research questions
Methodology: The procedures taken for analyzing the research questions.
Results: Summarize the data gathered.
Discussion: Discuss the implications of the results
Conclusion: Summarize what was learned and discuss areas of further research.
Ayano
Topic: Content Based Instruction
Rationale: 70% of Europeans like math and science but only 50 to 60% of Japanese like math and science. Her hypothesis for the gap is that many Japanese do not think what they study at school will be helpful for their future. In the new course of study, Monbukagakusho wants to make community and school closer. Ayano thinks that CBI can increase students’ motivation to study at school.
Possible Research Question: Is the content related to students’ motivation to study English?
She wants to focus on Super Science High School and she has two choices 1) Doing questionnaire research or 2) Doing a case study.
Teddy
Topic: The relation between testing and student motivation.
Background: Read about a way tests can be used to motivate students. The test is given first and then the class is conducted and students have a goal.
Possibile investigations:
- Eiken vs. Textbooks vs. Jitsuryoku test
- Eiken vs. TOEFL
Wanda
Topic: Comparing methods for learning vocabulary: Storytelling & Diary method