Research Proposal
The cultural significance language is loaded with fascinates me. Bad language holds my interest for its impact on social relationship. Universally, sex-related dirty words in different cultures have considerable similarities, but for Chinese profanities, there are specific causes of formation beneath, which is seemingly a myth. Why do Chinese view certain kinds of expression as offense and insult? Could it be associated with Chinese social perception of sex and relationship? Research shows sexual repression, gender discrimination, and ethical conformity contribute to the formation of Chinese dirty words. In order to demonstrate the idea with substantial supportive materials, my possible references would be “Review of Chinese Sex Attitudes & Applicability of Sex Therapy for Chinese Couples with Sexual Dysfunction,” “Sex in Chinese Civilization,” “Prenatal Sex Selection and Missing Girls in China,” “A Socio-Historical Framework for The Study of Women and Sport in China,” “Female Rituals and Female Priestly Roles in Traditional Chinese Religion,” “The History and Spirit of Chinese Ethics,” “Book Reviews: The Chinese Kinship System,” etc.
Research Plan
Due: Tues June 7
- 3 Research Tables and Write-ups
- Read “Acknowledging, Paraphrasing and Quoting Sources” and practice paraphrasing on paragraph 3 of the article “Can Design Be Socially Responsible?”
| Sat June 4 | Sun June 5 |
| Phase 1
8-11: Pick 2 sources about sex repression (SR) and 2 sources about gender discrimination (GD), find relevant information (chapters/pages/passages)
Phase 2 1-2: Pick out the most relevant passages from the first source (SR) to read more carefully and take notes 2-4: Write a Research Table based on ideas from the source 4-5: Do a Write-up
Phase 3 6-8: Read “Acknowledging, Paraphrasing and Quoting Sources” and practice paraphrasing on paragraph 3 of the article “Can Design Be Socially Responsible?” |
Phase 4
7-8: Pick out the most relevant passages from the second source (SR) to read more carefully and take notes 8-10: Write a Research Table based on ideas from the source 10-11: Do a Write-up
Phase 5 12-1: Pick out the most relevant passages from the third source (GD) to read more carefully and take notes 1-3: Write a Research Table based on ideas from the source 3-4: Do a Write-up
Phase 6 5-6: Pick out the most relevant passages from the fourth source (GD) to read more carefully and take notes 6-8: Write a Research Table based on ideas from the source 10-11: Do a Write-up |
Due: Fri June 10
- 3 Research Tables and Write-ups
- Read and complete exercises on pp. 97-100 of Final Draft
| Wed June 8 | Fri June 10 |
| Phase 1
5-7: Pick 2 sources about ethical conformity (EC), find relevant information (chapters/pages/passages) 7-8: Pick out the most relevant passages from the fifth source (EC) to read more carefully and take notes 8-10: Write a Research Table based on ideas from the source 10-11: Do a Write-up
Phase 2 12-1: Learning Center (Tutor: Sean James Mackenney): Consult about the clarity, usefulness, relevance, and possible organization of the chosen sources, and adjustment for outline |
Phase 4
5-6: Pick out the most relevant passages from the sixth source (EC) to read more carefully and take notes 6-8: Write a Research Table based on ideas from the source 8-9: Do a Write-up 9-11: Read and complete exercises on pp. 97-100 of Final Draft
Phase 5 12-1: Learning Center (Tutor: James Wheeler): Consult about the clarity, usefulness, relevance, and possible organization of the chosen sources, and adjustment for outline; Grammar check 1-1:30: Correct grammar mistakes
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Due: Tues June 14
- Make a Learning Portfolio that includes your research info and mind-map
- Make an appointment at the Learning Center; meet with a tutor to work on your thesis and outline this week or your first draft next week. Post your outline in your Learning Portfolio.
| Sat June 11 | Sun June 12 |
| Phase 1
8-10: Organize research info and improve mind-map 10-11: Make a Learning Portfolio that includes research info and mind-map
Phase 2 1-5: Finish final draft of outline based on advice and First Draft of research essay |
Phase 3
8-12: Finish Annotated Bibliography of 6 used sources 1-3: Finish Annotated Bibliography of the rest of sources and post outline and First Draft in Learning Portfolio
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Due: Fri June 17
- Annotated Bibliography of all sources used
- First Draft of research essay posted to LP
| Wed June 15 | Fri June 17 |
| Phase 1
1-2: Learning Center (Tutor: Sean James Mackenney): Find room for improvement of both Annotated Bibliography and First Draft of research essay
Phase 2 3-5: Improve Annotated Bibliography 8-10: Finish Second Draft based on advice |
Phase 3
8-10 Prepare presentation of research process
Phase 4 12-1: Learning Center (Tutor: James Wheeler): Find room for improvement of both Annotated Bibliography and Second Draft of research essay 1-1:30: Correct grammar mistakes. Finish Third Draft if time. *Ask for feedback after class |
Due: Tues June 21
- Final research essay posted to LP
| Sat June 18 | Mon June 20 |
| Phase 1
8-10 Edit Third Draft based on peer advice |
Phase 2
8-10 Edit Third Draft based on feedback 12-1 Learning Center: Work on Third Draft and seek final advice for Final Draft *Make an appointment in advance 8-10 Finish Final Draft and post it to LP |
