Prerequisites
IR 2nd year student (includes double degree students) and completion of 1st year courses
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to have a strong grasp and command of research and other skills considered essential to write a MA thesis in International Relations.
Course Contents
The purpose of this online intensive course is to provide participants with the competence related to the writing of a MA dissertation. This is very much a practical course, which will provide students with fundamental elements and tips that apply to almost all dissertations in the MA degree in International Relations. We will deal with topics such as research design and methods, practicalities (length, time, and interaction with supervisor), structure, and the use of internet and social media for bibliographic research.
Reference Books
No text is required. Handouts will be distributed as appropriate.
Teaching Methods
Lectures,
discussions, teamwork, independent study
Assessment Method
Attendance and participation
Thesis assignment criteria
Not applicable
Week 1 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
I. Introduction; research design & methods
II. Sources and references; internet and social media for bibliographic research
III. Structure and writing process
Week 2 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
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Week 3 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
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Week 4 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
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Week 11 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
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Week 12 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
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