本书作者结合自己的成功经历，用生动的英语和明快的笔调，告诉读者如何用英语在网上检索资料、撰写论文、向国外权威刊物投稿，如何获取签证，在国际学术会议上用英语宣读论文。书中还为读者准备了一些有趣的学科前沿性内容，如GIS、Avatar等。读者只要浏览一下本书的目录，或者阅读一下自己感兴趣的某些章节，就一定会为本书的内容新颖、语句流畅、生动易学、简洁实用等特色所吸引。

本书结合作者长期在国外使用英语从事研究的经验，旨在培养读者把英文作为工作语言，提高读者专业英语的运用能力。本书分为3部分，主要内容包括：如何用英语做研究报告，英文科技论文和毕业论文的写作规范及技巧，如何参加国际会议和用英文演讲，如何向国际期刊投稿，如何检索文献及怎样选择研究课题等；介绍计算机专业前沿课题动向，以及学术研究新成果、新方法、新技术，并附相关学术论文；提供长期在国外的专家学者的建议和经验，帮助他们逐步提高独立创新工作的能力。本书每节后附词汇表、习题和相关附录，并提供电子课件。

本书可作为高等学校计算机和信息类专业研究生和高年级本科生的专业英语教材，也可供使用英语从事科研工作的科技人员学习参考。

Part 1 METHODOLOGIES & SKILLS/1

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/6

 1.5 Practical Tricks/6

 Exercises/7

 Appendix I/8

 Appendix II/8

 Appendix III/8

Chapter 2 How to Write a Scientific Paper/10

 2.1 The Clear Structure of a Scientific Paper/10

 2.2 Abstract/10

 2.3 Introduction and Conclusion/11

 2.4 Main Body of a Paper/13

 2.5 Reference/13

 2.6 Useful Tricks/13

 Exercises/14

 Appendix I/15

 Appendix II/18

Chapter 3 How to Write a Ph.D. /Master Thesis/25

 3.1 The Common Structure of a Thesis/25

 3.2 Cover Page/25

 3.3 Abstract/26

 3.4 Acknowledgements/27

 3.5 Table of Contents and List of Figures/Tables/27

 3.6Chapters/27

 3.7 List of Publications/27

 3.8 Bibliography/27

 Exercises/27

 Appendix I/28

 Appendix II/32

Chapter 4 How to Attend an International Conference/33

 4.1 Purpose/33

 4.2 Call for Paper (CFP)/33

 4.3 Write and Submit a Paper to an International Conference/38

 4.4 Notification of Acceptance/38

 4.5 Apply for a Visa/39

 4.6 Present a Paper/39

 Exercises/39

 Appendix I/40

 Appendix II/46

Chapter 5 How to Submit a Paper to a Top Journal/Transaction/47

 5.1 Prepare and Submit/47

 5.2 Submission Confirmation/47

 5.3 Paper Decision/48

 5.4 Reviewer s Comments/50

 5.5 Revise and Submit the Final Paper/55

 Exercises/55

 Appendix I/55

 Appendix II/59

Chapter 6 How to Search for Information on the Internet/63

 6.1 Search Sites/63

 6.2 Full Text Access/63

 6.3 Database Index/64

 Exercises/65

 Appendix I/65

 Appendix II/65

Chapter 7 How to Select a Research Subject/67

 7.1 Follow Your Interest/67

 7.2 Attend to New Theory or Technology/67

 7.3 Think Independently/67

 7.4 Search Literature Extensively/67

 7.5 Interdisciplinary Research Provides New Opportunity/68

 Exercises/68

 Appendix/68

Part 2 NEW TECHNOLOGIES/71

Chapter 8 Geographic Information System (GIS)/72

 8.1 What is GIS?/72

 8.2 GIS Technology/72

 8.3 Feature of GIS/73

 8.4 The Future of GIS/74

 Exercises/75

 Appendix/75

Chapter 9 Communication by Avatars/76

 9.1 What is Avatar?/76

 9.2 Purpose/76

 9.3 Technology/77

 9.4 Challenges and Emerging Trends/80

 9.5 Summary/82

 Exercises/82

 Appendix/83

Chapter 10 Natural Language Processing/84

 10.1 What is Natural Language Processing (NLP)?/84

 10.2 Difficulties/84

 10.3 Major Tasks in NLP/85

 10.4 Evaluation of Natural Language Processing/86

 Exercises/87

 Appendix/87

Chapter 11 Content-based Image Retrieval/89

 11.1 What is Content-based Image Retrieval?/89

 11.2 Content Comparison Techniques/89

 11.3 Semantic Image Retrieval/90

 11.4 New Media/91

 11.5 Future Directions/91

 Exercises/94

 Appendix/95

Chapter 12 Molecular Dynamics Simulation/96

 12.1 Molecular Dynamics (MD)/96

 12.2 Areas of Application/96

 12.3 Molecular Dynamics Algorithm-Parallel Computing/97

 12.4 Major Software for MD Simulations/98

 12.5 The Aims of Molecular Dynamics Simulation/99

 Exercises/99

 Appendix/100

Chapter 13 OpenGL Technology/101

 13.1 What is OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) Technology?/101

 13.2 Design/101

 13.3 OpenGL 3.0/102

 Exercises/104

 Appendix/104

Chapter 14 Distance Learning/105

 14.1 What is Distance Learning?/105

 14.2 Electronic Learning/105

 14.3 Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)/106

 Exercises/106

 Appendix/107

Chapter 15 Semantic Web/108

 15.1 Definition/108

 15.2 Purpose/108

 15.3 Skeptical Reactions/109

 15.4 Components/109

 Exercises/110

 Appendix/110

Chapter 16 Ontology/124

 16.1 Definition/124

 16.2 Components of Ontologies/125

 16.3 Elements/125

 16.4 Ontology Languages/128

 Exercises/128

 Appendix/128

Part 3 ADVICES & EXAMPLES/130

Chapter 17 Ten Rules for a Successful Presentation/131

 17.1 Use the Same Language of the Listener/131

 17.2 Keep SMART/131

 17.3 Plan and Schedule Your Presentation/132

 17.4 Keep It Short and Simple (KISS)/132

 17.5 Make Your Audience Active Instead of Reactive/132

 17.6 Structure Your Thinking and Make It Visible/133

 17.7 Don t Let the Listener Lose His Way/133

 17.8 Use Stimulus/134

 17.9 Use Pictures/134

 17.10 Make the Start Attractive and the End Memorable/134

Chapter 18 Promoting International Science and Technology Collaboration/135

 18.1 Introduction/135

 18.2 Studying in Japan as a Foreign Student/138

 18.3 Research Culture in Japan/139

 18.4 Japanese Research Style/140

 18.5 Establishing a Joint Research During a Visiting Stay in Switzerland/141

 18.6 Practical Information on Conducting Research in Japan/142

 18.7 Practical Information on Studying in Japan/144

附录A 参考译文/146

 第1部分 方法和技巧/146

第1章 如何做研究报告/146

第2章 如何写科技论文/147

第3章 如何写博士/硕士论文/151

第4章 如何参加国际会议/152

第5章 怎样向顶级期刊/学报投稿/157

第6章 怎样上网检索信息/163

第7章 怎样选择研究课题/165

 第2部分 前沿技术/166

第8章 地理信息系统/166

第9章 借助虚拟人交流/168

第10章 自然语言处理/173

第11章 基于内容的图像检索/175

第12章 分子动力学模拟/180

第13章 OpenGL技术/182

第14章 远程学习/185

第15章 语义网/186

第16章 本体论/188

 第3部分 建议和榜样/190

第17章 成功演讲的十大准则/190

第18章 推进国际科学与技术合作/193

附录B 参考论文/201

附录C 英文论文写作自查表/218

附录D 学位论文写作自查表/220

附录E 总单词表/221

附录F Suggested Answers for Discussion/242

参考文献/250