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

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 thesis preparation workshop offers DAMS degree students the tools and skills necessary to write a thesis in musicology and ethnomusicology, as well as other types of texts required during their university studies, such as essays, papers, abstracts, and CVs.

During the workshop, the following topics will be covered:

• How to choose the topic for the undergraduate thesis
• How to propose the topic to a professor
• How to structure the thesis
• Conducting bibliographic research
• Using various sources (primary, secondary, oral, archival, digital)
• Research methods
• Organizing and drafting the text
• How to prepare an abstract

Registration procedure: To participate in the workshop, please send an enrollment request by September 10, 2024, to silvia.bruni6@unibo.it [mailto:silvia.bruni6@unibo.it], including your name, surname, and matriculation number.

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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.

Readings/Bibliography

Recommended reading:

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

Massimo Bustreo, Tesi di laurea step by step. La guida per progettare, scrivere e argomentare prove finali e scritti professionali senza stress, Milano, Hoepli, 2015.

Teaching methods

During the lessons, students will be encouraged to actively participate in discussions and debates on the topics covered. Depending on the topics, practical exercises may be conducted.

Assessment methods

The workshop activities do not result in a grade. Students are considered eligible if they participate in at least 80% of the lessons.

Active participation by students is strongly encouraged, and attendance may be verified through online questionnaires or by filling out registers and sign-in sheets. Students who cannot attend the in-person lessons are requested to contact the instructor to agree on a personalized program and assessment for eligibility.

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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

Reading and analysis of texts, online resource research, video material projections, and in-class exercises.

Office hours

See the website of Silvia Bruni