This is an instrumental course, compulsory for all Masters students, aimed at training students in the mastery of academic writing techniques and research methods in the field of the humanities.
Topic 1: Introduction to philosophical and humanistic research
1.1 General presentation
1.2. Challenges and difficulties
Topic 2: Bibliographic research
2.1 Instruments for the use of sources
2.2. Online resources: Internet as a source of information
Topic 3: Bibliographic citation systems
3.1. University style books
3.2. Other citation systems
3.3. How to compile a selected bibliography
Topic 4: Structuring a research paper
4.1. How a research paper is structured
4.2. Modes of demonstration in a research paper
Topic 5: The writing process
5.1. Writing techniques and common mistakes (grammar)
5.2. Writing techniques and frequent errors (syntax)
Topic 6: Academic styles
6.1. Introduction and conclusion
6.2. Arguments
6.3. Summary and review
Topic 7: Introduction
7.1. The oral presentation of a research paper
7.2. The doctoral thesis
In-person methodology
The teaching methodology to be used in the teaching of the subject is as follows:
Classroom work:
1. Lectures. Lectures refer to a presentation by the lecturer of the theoretical contents of the subject, orientation of the students on basic and advanced readings, as well as complementary sources of information and the establishment of guidelines and keys for carrying out the theoretical-practical tasks.
2. Continuous assessment Assessment is an integrated part of the teaching-learning process. In this subject there will be continuous assessment that will combine the submission and presentation of assignments with the development of objective (written) tests throughout the semester. At the same time, the teacher will give feedback on the students progress.
Work or activities outside the classroom:
3. Autonomous work by students. The autonomous work of students consists, on the one hand, of reading selected texts and preparing outlines, summaries, concept maps, etc. based on them; and on the other hand, of preparing individual work , especially essays and oral presentations.
4. Tutorial sessions. All students will have the possibility of requesting individual or group tutorials, by appointment, from the teaching staff. These tutorials may be aimed at resolving doubts regarding both the content and the preparation of the assignments.
Continuous assessment. Bibliographic research and academic writing and proofreading exercises. 20%
Participation. Participation in case study analysis. 20%
Final project. Justification of the research project with selected bibliography and glossary. 60%
EXTRAORDINARY EXAM SESSION:
The assessment criteria are the same as in the ordinary exam, so all the assessment activities considered in the course must be provided. Marks will be kept for all the activities carried out, pending the completion of any pending activities. The same weighting criteria will be applied in this assessment as in the ordinary assessment.
Style guides. Miscellaneous. Universistats catalanes (UB, UAB, UPC, UPF).
PUJOL, J. M. i J. SOLÀ, Ortotipografia. Manual de l'editor, l'autoeditor i el dissenyador gràfic, Barcelona, Columna, 1995.
AQU. Com elaborar, tutoritzar i avaluar un treball de recerca, 2013.
Academic writing notes, exercise packs and materials from style guides will be available on the course platform.