Faculteit der Cultuur- en Maatschappijwetenschappen
Research and Writing II
Volledige vakbeschrijving
The skills training will teach students how to analyse primary and secondary sources in an original way. Students will learn how to formulate a research question. They will also learn how to construct convincing arguments, and how theories are used to create an analytical or interpretative framework. As a preparation for the writing of the thesis proposal in period 3, students will work on the topic and research question for their MA thesis.
Doelstellingen van dit vak
At the end of the course, you are able to
- make academic and original use of primary and secondary sources
- formulate a research question
- understand how arguments are constructed
- write a research paper proposal
- understand how theories are used to construct an analytical framework/interpretation
- formulate a thesis research question.
Aanbevolen literatuur
- 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
MAC4502
Periode 2
28 okt 2024
20 dec 2024
Studiepunten:
1.0Taal van de opleiding:
EngelsCoördinator:
Onderwijsmethode:
Assignment(s), Lecture(s), PBLEvaluatiemethoden:
Final paperTrefwoorden:
Primary and secondary sources, research question, Argumentation, Research proposal, Analytical Framework