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

  3.6Chapters 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 Succes