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

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 workshop is intended for students who wish to prepare a thesis on topics in the field of film and television.

Topics covered:

• What is a thesis
• Choosing a topic
• The bibliographical and filmographic research
• The sources: primary, secondary, oral, archival, digital
• Structuring the text: table of contents and structure of the thesis
• Argumentative writing
• Citations and notes
• Drafting, editing and formatting the text
  

Please send an enrollment request by September 10, 2024 at the following address: Iscrizione Laboratorio Dall'Asta.docx

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 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

Reference texts:

Umberto Eco, Come si fa una tesi di laurea, Milano, La nave di Teseo, 2017

Monica Centanni, Alessandra Pedersoli, Forma è contenuto. Istruzioni per una tesi, una tesina, un paper, Venezia, Engramma, 2019

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

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

Carmen Dell'Aversano - Alessandro Grilli,La scrittura argomentativa. Dal saggio breve alla tesi di dottorato, Firenze, Le Monnier, 2005

Teaching methods

Lectures and in-class exercises. During the lessons, students will be encouraged to actively participate in discussions and debates on the topics covered. A few exercises will be assigned on the Virtual.unibo platform.

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 student participation is strongly recommended, and attendance may be verified through online questionnaires or completion of registers and signature sheets. Those who will not be able to attend the in-person lectures are requested to contact the teacher to agree on a personalized schedule and arrangements for verification of preparation.

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

Exploration of online resources for research; powerpoint, teaching materials on Virtual.unibo

Office hours

See the website of Monica Dall'Asta