Faculteit der Cultuur- en Maatschappijwetenschappen
Thesis Writing and Presenting
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This workshop will help students write their master's thesis (internship, desk study or fieldwork). When writing a master’s thesis, issues may arise that present barriers to the writing progress. While there is no single writing method, there are ways to locate the approach that best suits each person’s work and writing habits. The thesis Writing Seminar is a space for students to find tools and tips on successfully writing a masters thesis. The objective is to improve the writing process, to make it more efficient, and increase the likelihood of crafting a good thesis that you are proud of.Doelstellingen van dit vak
At the end of the course students will be able to • apply knowledge, theories and methods to written work • discuss and address common writing hurdles • produce revised (partial) drafts of own work, incorporating teacher’s and peer’s feedback in the revising process • deliver oral presentations grounded in research • give feedback to peers in a professional way • formulate a clear opinion about scientific studies in the field of Globalization and Development by using their knowledge of theory, methodology, research design and data and analytical methods acquired in the program • produce an extended final written work (report, research paper, or thesis) to academic standards on a MA levelVoorwaarden
Exam option 1: GDS4000, GDS4001, GDS4002, GDS4003 or GDS4004, GDS4005, 2 elective courses (GDS4006, GDS4009, or selected FASOS/UM electives), GDS4990 Exam option 2: GDS4000, GDS4001, GDS4002, GDS4003 or GDS4004, GDS4005, 3 elective courses (GDS4006, GDS4009, GDS4008 or selected FASOS/UM electives), GDS4900 Exam option 3: GDS4000, GDS4001, GDS4002, GDS4003 or GDS4004, GDS4005, GDS4800GDS4902
Periode 5
3 feb 2025
6 jun 2025
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Writing workshop, peer and expert feed back, Review, thesis writing strategy, writing process.