Prerequisiti
IR 2nd year student (includes double degree students) and completion of 1st year courses
Risultati di apprendimento attesi
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.
Contenuti Del Corso
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.
Testi Di Riferimento
No text is required. Handouts will be distributed as appropriate.
Metodologie Didattiche
Lectures,
discussions, teamwork, independent study
Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento
Attendance and participation
Criteri per l’assegnazione dell’elaborato finale
Not applicable
Settimana 1
I. Introduction; research design & methods
II. Sources and references; internet and social media for bibliographic research
III. Structure and writing process
Settimana 2
Not applicable
Settimana 3
Not applicable
Settimana 4
Not applicable
Settimana 5
Not applicable
Settimana 6
Not applicable
Settimana 7
Not applicable
Settimana 8
Not applicable
Settimana 9
Not applicable
Settimana 10
Not applicable
Settimana 11
Not applicable
Settimana 12
Not applicable