SCRITTURA SCIENTIFICA E PREPARAZIONE DELLA PROVA FINALE
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No prior knowledge is required.
Learning will be assessed through an individual assignment consisting of a simulated thesis project. The assignment should include: – a provisional title, – an abstract, – a research question, – a preliminary table of contents, – a brief literature review, – a selection of initial bibliographic references, correctly formatted. The assignment may be briefly discussed in class.
To introduce the objectives of the thesis work and the main guidelines for structuring the final project, through the analysis of appropriate documentation and the presentation of experiences and case studies, with contributions from faculty members of the Department representing different disciplinary areas.
The course will cover the following topics: Structuring a thesis; Research methodology; Types of scientific documents; Constructing a bibliography; Sources of data and charts.
Introduction to the thesis project • Research question and work planning • Research methodology and sources • Literature review and thesis structure • Style, language, and citation standards • Disciplinary approaches to thesis writing • Sources and data in research practice • Experiences and reflections on thesis work
Lectures, with assignments or written work that students will be required to prepare and discuss in subsequent sessions.
Office hours: The instructors will meet with students for clarifications by appointment, upon request via email (marianna.astore@uninsubria.it).