96451 - Laboratory in Preparation of the Thesis (1) (G.D)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the laboratory the student: knows the main research methodologies in the respective field of study; acquires an in-depth knowledge of the structure and organization of an argumentative text; is able to collect and organize primary and secondary sources, and to write a bibliography; knows how to apply appropriate editorial criteria in the finalization of the text.

Course contents

The Laboratory for the writing of the dissertation in Theatre Studies offers to students in DAMS useful tools to acquire competence and confidence in the drafting of texts in the theatrological field, in particular of the three-year degree thesis, but also of term papers or other types of text required during the university study path.

The topics covered and tested during the workshop will be articulated around the specialist skills of the group of teachers who will alternate in the classroom: Rossella Mazzaglia (coordinator), Matteo Casari, Elena Cervellati, Maria Grazia Cupini, Maria Rita Fabris, Matteo Paoletti, Caterina Piccione, Enrico Pitozzi, Elena Randi.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office ( [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en]) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Topics:

· Cos'è e come si fa una tesi di laurea. (Mazzaglia)

· Argomento di tesi e metodi d’indagine (Pitozzi)

· Servizi bibliotecari da remoto ed elementi di ricerca bibliografica. (Cupini)

· I manuali, come studiarli e utilizzarli (Paoletti)

· Andare per archivi: elementi di ricerca storica. (Rita Maria Fabris)

· Le fonti d'archivio: una selezione di casi studio (Randi)

· La ricerca di campo (Casari)

· Le fonti giornalistiche e fotografiche (Piccione)

· La videografia: ricerca documentaria, definizione e redazione (Cervellati)

 

Enrollment

To participate in the Seminary, it is necessary to send an enrollment request to rossella.mazzaglia@unibo.it by 20th March 2025, indicating name and surname, matriculation number, degree course attended.

Readings/Bibliography

Vera Gheno, La tesi di laurea. Ricerca, scrittura e revisione per chiudere in bellezza, Zanichelli, Bologna 2019.

Rossella Mazzaglia, Come si fa una tesi di laurea. Approfondimenti, a.a. 2024-25 (reader, available on Virtuale after March.31, 2025)

Teaching methods

The seminar will combine lectures presentations and class discussion. Active student participation is a key component of the seminar. Depending on the topics covered, practical exercises can be held.

Assessment methods

Students will qualify as eligible after attending 80% of the classes. Students who are not able to attend are requested to get in touch with the teacher for an individual study and assessment for eligibility.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office ( [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en]) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Projections of video materials, reading and analysis of texts, writing exercises in the classroom.

Office hours

See the website of Rossella Nancy Maria Mazzaglia