Research and Writing I
Full course description
The skills training focuses on finding, exploring and summarising readings that students will use when they write their library research paper in the content course “Entering the Field” as well as their MA thesis at the end of the year. Through interactive lectures and tutorial sessions, students will learn how to use online catalogues, how to read and summarise academic texts, how to write a literature review, and how to give formal peer feedback. Attention will be given to the use of bibliographic software, the principles of correct referencing, and how to avoid plagiarism. To practice their reading and writing skills, students will write a literature review of three readings. The skills training is assessed through writing peer feedback on two literature reviews of fellow students.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, students are be able to:
- use library resources and online catalogues
- read and summarise academic texts
- write a literature review
- give formal peer feedback
Recommended reading
- Abbott, A. (2014). Digital Paper. A Manual for Researching and Writing with Library and Internet Materials. The University of Chicago Press.
- Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2003). The Craft of Research. University of Chicago Press.
- Nygaard, L. (2015). Writing for Scholars: A Practical Guide to Making Sense & Being Heard. Sage