Speeches and Workshops

Exploring Data and Telling Its Story with AI – Data Commentary using AI Speaker: Kevin Kau, Project Instructor, AWEC Time and Date: 11/25 (Tuesday) 13:20 – 15:00 Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis (Delivered in English): In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to use Julius.ai to explore and visualize large datasets and how ChatGPT can help you turn your findings into clear, effective commentary. Perfect for students working on research or data-driven writing projects.  

Nailing the Literature Review in One Go – Read Efficiently, Write Effectively Speaker: Miguel (Wei-Yan Li), Associate Professor and Director, AWEC Time and Date: 10/29 (Wednesday) 13:30-15:00 Sign Up: 活動報名系統   Synopsis: Overwhelmed by endless reading and the challenge of writing literature reviews with limited time? This session provides a two-part solution: the first half introduces proven strategies for reading and writing literature reviews quickly and precisely; the second half is an interactive, hands-on workshop demonstrating how AI tools can be your “powerful companion” at every stage of the writing process from brainstorming to the final draft.

Read Literature Review Smarter: Strategies and the Must-Have Tool for Journal Reading Speaker: Angela (Yi-Jiun Shiung) , Project Instructor, AWEC Time and Date: 10/01 (Wednesday) 15:30 – 17:10 Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: Reading academic journal articles can be time-consuming and challenging. This workshop offers practical strategies for tackling English journal articles, combining hands-on practice with AI-powered tools to make reading faster, clearer, and more effective.

AI as Your Innovative Partner: Using AI Tools to Enhance Chinese and English Abstracts Speaker: Lily (Chiao-ling Chen), Project Instructor, Hong-Ling Su, Project Assistant Professor Time and Date: 9/16 (Tuesday) 14:20 – 16:00 Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: The abstract is one of the most essential yet challenging elements of academic writing, demanding clarity and conciseness. addresses the difficulties of writing Chinese and English abstracts, offering guidance on mastering key structures and conventions, while also demonstrating how AI tools can enhance clarity and precision. Participants will develop critical reflection, improve efficiency, and achieve higher-quality writing.

A Double-Edged Sword: LLMs, Writing, and You Speaker: Graham Oliver, Adjunct Instructor, AWEC Time and Date: 5/8 (Thursday) 13:40-15:10 Venue: Room 501, Zonghe Lecture Building Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Speaker’s Introdction: Graham Oliver is a teacher, writer, and editor living in Taipei. Currently, he serves as an Adjunct Instructor at the Academic Writing and Education Center of National Taiwan University, where he’s taught multiple LLM-related courses. His writing has appeared in Harvard Educational Review, Commonwealth Magazine/天下雜誌, Guernica, and elsewhere. His areas of interest include the teaching of writing, literature in translation, and video game narratives. He holds an MA in Rhetoric and […]

Understanding Rights Protection and Fair Disclosure in Generative AI Speaker: Lucien C.H. Lin, Legal Advisor, Open Culture Foundation (OCF) Time and Date: 4/21 (Monday) 14:00-15:30 Venue: Room 105, Gongtong Lecture Building Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This thought-provoking session will critically examine legal and ethical challenges of AI in content creation, offering practical solutions to prevent disputes or risks arising from using AI tools and define the boundaries between human creativity and AI collaboration through real-world case studies. The speaker will highlight best practices for fairly disclosing AI’s role in content creation, ensuring that academic contributions meet fairness and integrity standards. […]

Elevate Your Research with AI Tools Speaker: Yi-Jiun Shiung, Project Lecturer (AWEC) Time: 3/18 (Tuesday) 13:30 –15:00 Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: AI-powered editing has become increasingly prevalent in research writing, but with the rapid advancement of technology, what other AI tools can support researchers? This hands-on session will introduce AI tools that enhance various stages of research, from literature review and reading synthesis to data analysis—helping you work faster, smarter, and more productively beyond just writing.

Breaking Through the Barriers of Academic English Writing: Effortless Writing of ‘Results and Discussion’ Across Fields Time and Date: 11/28 (Thu) 14:20-15:50 Speaker: Professor Chien, Shih-Chieh (NTU, AWEC) Venue: Room 403, Putong Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This session will address the challenges faced by non-native English-speaking graduate students from various fields when writing the ‘Results and Discussion’ sections of their theses or dissertations. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with PhD students and their advisors, the workshop will reflect on their experiences and discuss how these insights can inform academic writing pedagogy. For more details, please visit the NTU AWEC […]

From Ideas to Assets: Mastering the Power of Patent Writing Time and Date: 11/13 (Wed) 13:20-14:50 Speaker: Lei, Hsiang-Yu, Patent Attorney (Taiwan Advance Patent & Trademark Office) Venue: Room 204, Putong Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This session will provide comprehensive insights into patent writing, offering guidance on how to effectively protect writers’ creativity and research findings while safeguarding innovations under the patent law. The talk will also explore the broader implications of technological innovation on the humanities. Drawing from real-world experience as a patent attorney, the speaker will share invaluable expert insights.

Write Unforgettable Stories that Resonate Time and Date: 10/30 (Wed) 14:30-16:00 Speaker: Liu, Chung-Wei, Writer and Screenwriter (Warm Creation Co., Ltd.) Venue: Room 301, Boya Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This session explores techniques for writing captivating stories that not only engage readers but also leave lasting emotional connections and inspire reflection. Crafting a truly “awesome” story requires attention to detail and honing communication skills. Join us to spark your creative energy and let your storytelling shine!