声明
摘要
Abstract
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Significance of the research
1.2.1 Theoretical significance
1.2.2 Practical significance
1.3 Structure of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition
2.1.1 Mind-mapping
2.1.2 Concept map
2.1.3 The distinction between mind mapping and concept map
2.1.4 Mind-mapping for English composition
2.2 Current and related research at home and abroad
2.3 Theoretical basis
2.3.1 Brain science theory
2.3.2 Generative learning theory
2.3.3 Cognitive Psychology theory
Chapter Three Research Design and Methodology
3.1 Research design
3.1.1 Research questions
3.1.2 Subjects
3.1.3 Methodology
3.2 Experiment procedures
3.2.1 Experiment preparation
3.2.2 The implementation of the experiment
3.2.3 Tests and questionnaires and interviews on pupils
Chapter Four The data and analysis of the experiment
4.1 The data analysis of the tests
4.1.1 Results of the pre-test
4.1.2 Result of the post-test
4.2 The data analysis of questionnaire
4.2.1 The data analysis of pre-questionnaire
4.2.2 The data analysis of post-questionnaire
4.3 The data analysis of interview
4.3.1 Pre-experiment interview
4.3.2 Post-experiment interview
4.4 Discussion
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major findings
5.2 Implication
5.3 The limitation of the study
5.4 Implication for the future research
References
Appendix One Pre-experiment Questionnaire
Appendix Two Post-experiment Questionnaire
Appendix Three Evaluation standard for composition
Appendix Four Tips and materials for mind-mapping
Appendix Five Sample of student’s composition mind-mapping 1
Appendix Six Sample of student’s composition mind-mappings 2
Appendix Seven Sample of student’s composition 1
Appendix Eight Sample of student’s composition 2
Acknowledgments