Part I
Foundations
Entering the academic community and understanding how research and writing connect.
OPEN ACADEMIC E-BOOK · 16 CHAPTERS
Academic Writing
and Research
A Practical Guide for International Students in Korean Universities
Yong-Jik Lee, Ph.D.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
This book supports international students learning to conduct research and write
academic texts at Korean universities. It is appropriate for undergraduate research
papers, capstone projects, graduate theses, and early scholarly publications. The book
retains the source volume's central knowledge and sixteen-stage progression while
redesigning its language, examples, activities, and institutional orientation for a broader
international audience across disciplines.
A recurring chapter sequence
1. Review the learning objectives and key terms.
2. Read the core explanation and compare the worked revision.
3. Complete the common checklist.
4. Select the undergraduate or graduate application task.
5. Record one question to discuss with an instructor, supervisor, writing center, or
peer.
CONTENTS
Sixteen chapters, three parts
The progression moves from entering an academic community, through building each section of a manuscript, to sharing research and sustaining a writing practice.
Part II
Building the Manuscript
From planning and drafting to methodology, results, and discussion.
- 6Preparing to Write in a New Academic Environment
- 7Planning, Drafting, and Revising
- 8Establishing a Research Problem
- 9Building a Conceptual or Theoretical Foundation
- 10Conducting and Writing a Literature Review
- 11Writing Methodology as a Coherent Argument
- 12Presenting Findings and Results
- 13Writing the Discussion and Conclusion
Part III
Completing and Sharing
Reviewing the whole manuscript, disseminating it, and growing as a writer.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yong-Jik Lee is an Assistant Professor at Changwon National University. He has extensive experience teaching courses across English language skills, educational technology, and teacher training at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Over the past several years, Dr. Lee has published multiple peer-reviewed articles annually in SCOPUS and SSCI- indexed journals, focusing on AI-assisted English learning, global competence, and innovative pedagogy. His research and teaching emphasize AI-enhanced curriculum design, digital literacy, and project-based learning to prepare students for global academic and professional environments.