The authors of this book first introduced briefly and systematically the research methods and traditions，and then exemplified with their own writings and research works how to apply the research methods to teaching practice，which may serve as some help for non-researchers to develop skills to practice academic research in their working place by themselves，to read and evaluate research reports of others with critical and analytical eyes.and to write academic works or papers based on their research work in the teaching surroundings.

CHAPTER 1 Teaching Research and Research Methods

CHAPTER 2 The Writing of Academic Essays and Dissertations

CHAPTER 3 Essay Samples and Sample Comments

CHAPTER 4 Dissertation Sample and Sample Analysis

CHAPTER 5 Presentation in Academic Contexts