Techniques for Writing Dissertations 3600-7-IN2-TPPD
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques used in the preparation and development of academic works, with particular emphasis laid on the process of writing dissertations. The classes discuss the successive stages of preparing an academic work, from outlining the research problem and developing the initial concept to the final editing of the completed work. Special attention is paid to the structure of a dissertation, citation rules and the use of references in accordance with the adopted style, compilation of the dissertation’s bibliography as well as matters of protection of intellectual property. The course also aims to develop the student’s academic and research skills as well as the student's competencies required for conducting independent research. During the classes students acquire practical skills related to conducting library queries, interpreting academic literature and critically analysing scientific sources, formulating research questions as well as presenting the results of the student’s own research work.
The course is conducted within the “Integrated Teaching & Learning Development Programme – ZIP 2.0”, which is co-financed by the European Social Fund – the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021–2027 (FERS) (contract no.: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0365/23-00).
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
The student
knows and understands:
- basic concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law, as well as the ethical use of artificial intelligence [K_W11],
is able to:
- prepare academic papers correctly in terms of technical standards and communicate research results [K_U11],
- select and formulate topics for the bachelor’s thesis and other academic papers, choose appropriate sources and studies, refer to fundamental theoretical approaches, and prepare written work based on them [K_U12],
is ready to:
- engage in lifelong learning [K_K01].
Assessment criteria
- attendance control
- continuous preparation for the class and active participation during classes,
- written assessment.
Practical placement
n/a
Bibliography
Basic literature:
- Eco, Umberto. Jak napisać pracę dyplomową: poradnik dla humanistów. Tłum. Grażyna Jurkowlaniec. Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa 2007.
- Wojciechowska, Renata. Przewodnik metodyczny pisania pracy dyplomowej. Difin, Warszawa 2010.
Additional literature and materials selected by the teacher.