目 錄 PART 1 METHODOLOGIES & SKILLS Chapter 1 How to Make a Research Presentation 2 1.1 When Do We Need to Make a Presentation? 2 1.2 The Structure of a Presentation 2 1.3 Sample 2 1.4 Pay Attention 5 1.5 Practical Tricks 6 Exercises 6 Appendix I 7 Appendix II 7 Appendix III 7 Chapter 2 How to Write a Scientific Paper 9 2.1 The Clear Structure of a Scientific Paper 9 2.2 Abstract 9 2.3 Introduction and Conclusion 10 2.4 Main Body of a Paper 11 2.5 Reference 12 2.6 Useful Tricks 12 Exercises 13 Appendix I 13 Appendix II 16 Chapter 3 How to Write a Ph.D. /Master Thesis 23 3.1 The Common Structure of a Thesis 23 3.2 Cover Page 23 3.3 Abstract 24 3.4 Acknowledgements 25 3.5 Table of Contents and List of Figures/Tables 25 3.6 Chapters 25 3.7 List of Publications 25 3.8 Bibliography 25 Exercises 25 Appendix I 26 Appendix II 30 Chapter 4 How to Attend an International Conference 31 4.1 Purpose 31 4.2 Call for Paper (CFP) 31 4.3 Write and Submit a Paper to an International Conference 36 4.4 Notification of Acceptance 36 4.5 Apply for a Visa 36 4.6 Present a Paper 37 Exercises 37 Appendix I 37 Appendix II 43 Chapter 5 How to Submit a Paper to a Top Journal/Transaction 44 5.1 Prepare and Submit 44 5.2 Submission Confirmation 44 5.3 Paper Decision 45 5.4 Reviewer’s Comments 47 5.5 Revise and Submit the Final Paper 51 Exercises 51 Appendix I 52 Appendix II 56 Chapter 6 How to Search for Information on the Internet 59 6.1 Search Sites 59 6.2 Full Text Access 59 6.3 Database Index 60 Exercises 61 Appendix I 61 Appendix II 61 Chapter 7 How to Select a Research Subject 63 7.1 Follow Your Interest 63 7.2 Attend to New Theory or Technology 63 7.3 Think Independently 63 7.4 Search Literature Extensively 63 7.5 Interdisciplinary Research Provides New Opportunity 64 Exercises 64 Appendix 64 PART 2 NEW TECHNOLOGIES Chapter 8 Geographic Information System (GIS) 68 8.1 What is GIS? 68 8.2 GIS Technology 68 8.3 Feature of GIS 69 8.4 The Future of GIS 70 Exercises 71 Appendix 71 Chapter 9 Communication by Avatars 72 9.1 What is Avatar? 72 9.2 Purpose 72 9.3 Technology 73 9.4 Challenges and Emerging Trends 76 9.5 Summary 77 Exercises 78 Appendix 78 Chapter 10 Natural Language Processing 79 10.1 What is Natural Language Processing (NLP)? 79 10.2 Difficulties 79 10.3 Major Tasks in NLP 80 10.4 Evaluation of Natural Language Processing 81 Exercises 82 Appendix 82 Chapter 11 Content-based Image Retrieval 83 11.1 What is Content-based Image Retrieval? 83 11.2 Content Comparison Techniques 83 11.3 Semantic Image Retrieval 84 11.4 New Media 85 11.5 Future Directions 85 Exercises 88 Appendix 88 Chapter 12 Molecular Dynamics Simulation 90 12.1 Molecular Dynamics (MD) 90 12.2 Areas of Application 90 12.3 Molecular Dynamics Algorithm-Parallel Computing 91 12.4 Major Software for MD Simulations 92 12.5 The Aims of Molecular Dynamics Simulation 93 Exercises 93 Appendix 94 Chapter 13 OpenGL Technology 95 13.1 What is OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) Technology? 95 13.2 Design 95 13.3 OpenGL 3.0 96 Exercises 97 Appendix 98 Chapter 14 Distance Learning 99 14.1 What is Distance Learning? 99 14.2 Electronic Learning 99 14.3 Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) 100 Exercises 100 Appendix 101 Chapter 15 Semantic Web 102 15.1 Definition 102 15.2 Purpose 102 15.3 Skeptical Reactions 103 15.4 Components 103 Exercises 104 Appendix 104 Chapter 16 Ontology 117 16.1 Definition 117 16.2 Components of Ontologies 118 16.3 Elements 118 16.4 Ontology Languages 120 Exercises 121 Appendix 121 PART 3 ADVICES & EXAMPLES Chapter 17 Ten Rules for a Successful Presentation 123 17.1 Use the Same Language of the Listener 123 17.2 Keep SMART 123 17.3 Plan and Schedule Your Presentation 124 17.4 Keep It Short and Simple (KISS) 124 17.5 Make Your Audience Active Instead of Reactive 124 17.6 Structure Your Thinking and Make It Visible 125 17.7 Don’t Let the Listener Lose His Way 125 17.8 Use Stimulus 126 17.9 Use Pictures 126 17.10 Make the Start Attractive and the End Memorable 126 Chapter 18 Promoting International Science and Technology Collaboration 127 18.1 Introduction 127 18.2 Studying in Japan as a Foreign Student 130 18.3 Research Culture in Japan 131 18.4 Japanese Research Style 131 18.5 Establishing a Joint Research During a Visiting Stay in Switzerland 132 18.6 Practical Information on Conducting Research in Japan 134 18.7 Practical Information on Studying in Japan 135 附錄A 參考譯文 137 附錄B 參考論文 189 附錄C 論文寫作自查表 206 附錄D 學位論文寫作自查表 208 附錄E 總單詞表 209 附錄F Suggested Answers for Discussion 230 參考文獻 237