Thesis Seminar II

Thesis Seminar II

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国際商経学部

4年

KCCBG4MCA3

2単位

演習 (Seminar)

2025年度後期

(Fall semester)

坪井 美都紀

School of Economics and Management

英語

該当なし

By appointment.

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【Course Objectives】
This seminar helps you further develop your academic writing and presentation skills, guiding you toward completing your final research project and graduation exam.

【Learning Outcome】
By the end of the course, you should be able to (i) write an academic paper with a clear and logical structure, (ii) present your research with a coherent flow and data-driven support, and (iii) complete your final research report and presentation.

【Subtitle】Toward the Graduation Exam

【Keywords】Research; Academic Writing; Presentation Skills

Building on the work completed during the spring semester and summer break, this course focuses on refining your research paper and presentation for the graduation exam.

Lecture 1 - Introduction
Lecture 2 - Reviewing a Research Question I
Lecture 3 - Reviewing a Research Question II
Lecture 4 - Reviewing a Research Question III
Lecture 5 - Statistical Estimation I
Lecture 6 - Statistical Estimation II
Lecture 7 - Statistical Estimation III
Lecture 8 - Restructuring Your Research Project I
Lecture 9 - Restructuring Your Research Project II
Lecture 10 - Demo Presentation I
Lecture 11 - Demo Presentation II
Lecture 12 - Demo Presentation III
Lecture 13 - Final Presentation I
Lecture 14 - Final Presentation II
Lecture 15 - Final Presentation III

Stock, J., Watson, M., 2019. Introduction to Econometrics. 4th edn. Pearson.

Gujarati, D.N., 2023. Essentials of Econometrics. 5th edn. SAGE Publications.

Pre-learning entails collecting data and preparing presentation slides (10 hours per week). Post-learning involves refining slides and improving the research project (5 hours per week).

You will develop your academic skills through presentations, peer feedback, and instructor guidance.

Grades are determined as follows: 30% based on your engagement in class activities and 70% based on the quality of your research.

You will basically be graded on a four-rank scale: S rank (above 90 points) is awarded to a small fraction of students who perform well above the average level, A rank (above 80 points) will be the most common score and indicates successful completion of the course, B rank (above 70 points) indicates satisfactory performance but with areas for improvement, and C rank (above 60) signals insufficient effort in your research.

AI Use:
You are allowed to use AI tools such as ChatGPT. These tools will be useful in your future studies and careers, and it is important to learn how to use them wisely; for example, I extensively use these tools in my research to improve my writing and to assist with programming. At the same time, be aware that using AI tools as a crutch can hinder your own learning. You are making a significant financial and opportunity cost investment in your education. Keep in your mind that what matters is not grades but learning – an S rank without real understanding is meaningless. Bottom line: Use AI tools to support your work, but never let them do your work.

During the seminar, I will provide feedback on your presentations, including suggestions for improvement.

As the seminar has a small number of students, trust and mutual respect are essential. A lack of trust can undermine the entire experience. I strongly encourage an open and collaborative environment where you all can learn and grow together.

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