| 中文摘要 | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| Content | 第7-10页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第10-16页 |
| ·Research Background | 第10-13页 |
| ·Purpose of the Study | 第13页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第13-14页 |
| ·Research Methods | 第14-15页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第15-16页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第16-45页 |
| ·Previous Research on English Synonym Learning | 第16-26页 |
| ·Knowledge on Synonymy | 第16-19页 |
| ·Previous Research on Vocabulary Learning Strategies | 第19-23页 |
| ·Previous Research on English Synonyms Learning Strategy | 第23-26页 |
| ·Previous Research on Concept Mapping as a Learning Aid | 第26-38页 |
| ·Defining Concept Maps and Concept Mapping | 第26-30页 |
| ·Comparisons between Concept Mapping and Other Visualization Techniques of Idea Mapping | 第30-31页 |
| ·Features, Functions and Construction Process of Concept Maps | 第31-34页 |
| ·Procedures for Constructing Concept Maps in Second and Foreign Language Teaching Class | 第34-36页 |
| ·Previous Research on Concept Maps for Language Teaching and Learning | 第36-38页 |
| ·The Theoretical Basis of Applying Concept Map as a Learning Aid | 第38-45页 |
| ·Ausubel's Assimilation Theory | 第39-42页 |
| ·Constructivism | 第42-45页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Design | 第45-58页 |
| ·Research Aims | 第45-46页 |
| ·Research Methodology | 第46-58页 |
| ·Participants | 第46-47页 |
| ·Instruments | 第47-50页 |
| ·Instructional Materials | 第50页 |
| ·Procedure | 第50-55页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第55-56页 |
| ·Data Analysis | 第56-58页 |
| Chapter 4 Major Findings | 第58-66页 |
| ·The Effect of Using Concept Map as a Learning Aid | 第58-63页 |
| ·The Effect of Using Concept Map as a Learning Aid on English Synonym Learning | 第58-61页 |
| ·The Effect of Using Concept Mapping as a Learning Aid on Overall English Proficiency | 第61-63页 |
| ·Leaners' Attitudes towards Using Concept Mapping as a Learning Aid | 第63-66页 |
| ·Positive Reaction | 第63-64页 |
| ·Negative Reaction | 第64-66页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion and Discussion | 第66-74页 |
| ·Benefits of Using Concept Map as a Learning Aid | 第66-71页 |
| ·Concept Map Facilitates Meaningful Learning of English Synonyms | 第66-68页 |
| ·Concept Map Brings Long-term Memory | 第68-70页 |
| ·Concept Map Improves Overall English Proficiency | 第70-71页 |
| ·Limitations | 第71页 |
| ·Suggestions | 第71-74页 |
| Bibliography | 第74-83页 |
| Appendix | 第83-91页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第91-92页 |
| 在读期间科研成果目录 | 第92页 |
