On the afternoon of May 10, Prof. Robert N. Trigiano, from University of Tennessee, visited the College of Foreign Studies. And Prof. Trigiano attended a symposium hosted by the vice dean of the College of Foreign Studies, Cao Xinyu. The symposium, which focused on how to write a paper in science and technology, attracted teachers from the College of Foreign Studies and the College of Horticulture.

The skills of writing a paper in science and technology and how to give a lesson in writing a paper in science and technology were the two main topics of this symposium. First, Prof. Trigiano gave an introduction of the principles of writing a paper in science and technology. Then, Prof. Trigiano, as a professor with much experience in teaching and the analyzing and judging of papers, presented some common problems encountered by students from Asia, especially Chinese students, when they write a paper in science and technology, for which he put forward feasible advice.

Additionally, Prof. Trigiano pointed out that to have better basic skills remains the fundamental way to improve writing papers in science and technology; therefore it was crucial to read more and write more in daily life.

He honed the point that a researcher could surely be better at writing papers in science and technology, as long as they can develop the habit of writing everyday on the foundation of reading articles persistently.

The topics were closely related to the lessons and research subjects of the teachers present. Prof. Trigiano, with his rich experience of writing, examining and approving manuscripts, and editing papers, gave specific explanations for the teachers’ questions.

This communication with Prof. Trigiano helped those present with their understanding of the principles of writing a paper in science and technology, and especially helped teachers engaging in related lessons in the College of Foreign Studies.

Prof. Robert N. Trigiano, a member of the Entomology and Plant Pathology Department of The University of Tennessee, APS and ASHS, currently works for Critical Review in Plant Science as an editor, after having worked for some other international journals such as Plant Disease, ASHS Journal, Plant Cell, and Tissue, also as an editor.

He is not only engaged in the research of plant pathology and botany, but also the lessons of academic essay writing and the application for foundation grants for graduate students.

In recent years, he has been invited many times to lecture in Brazil, Germany, China, and other places on the topic of academic essay writing.