Diploma Thesis: Module 1, Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020

Module name: Diploma Thesis: Module 1, Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts
Module code: W1-FA-S1-TBX-TIETN-5
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020
Semester: winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The aim of the course is to develop the ability of editing, word editing, proofreading, analysis and review of academic texts with the use of appropriate IT tools. During the classes students become familiar with the aspects of editing and proofreading a text, standards of editing and word editing of a text, selected referencing and citation styles. Students can use international, academic databases (SCOPUS) in order to search and obtain publications according to various criteria and can use software and websites assisting academic research within social sciences (Google Scholar, Google Scholar Citations, Web of Science). Students possess the ability to analyse and review a publication in English and sometimes in other foreign languages and also prepare a critical review of an academic work. Students possess the ability to work in an edtitorial team on a collective publication as well as work independently on own diploma work or other academic texts. Technical competencies developed during the course: ability to create a reference list (bibliography) and footnotes, being familiar with word processing software, basic features of word editing software (editing, page layout, document layout, cover design and front page design), working with a text structure, using mail merge, proofreading and autocorrect, ability to use Excel spreadsheet (basic calculations and graphs), graphics, presentation of data in a table.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Awareness of the importance of maintaining editorial and proofreading standards, also in the context of academic ethics and academic integrity [NB-S1-TIETN-5_K1]
 FA1_K06 [1/5]
Ability to use text editors and word processors at the intermediate level enabling a successful editing and proofreading of semi-complicated texts (diploma work) [NB-S1-TIETN-5_U1]
 FA1_U09 [3/5]
Ability to work as a part of the group in an edtitorial team on a collective publication and to edit academic texts using IT tools. [NB-S1-TIETN-5_U2]
 FA1_U07 [2/5] FA1_U08 [2/5]
A basic knowledge of word editing, proofreading and editing of academic texts in Polish and English. [NB-S1-TIETN-5_W1]
 FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W04 [2/5]
Knowledge of the terminology applied in editing and proofreading of academic texts both in Polish and English, knows the most common referencing and citation styles. [NB-S1-TIETN-5_W2]
 FA1_W03 [1/5] FA1_W04 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
praca projektowa [NB-TIETN-5_w_1]
An analysis of an academic text and its review (a critical review).
 NB-S1-TIETN-5_W1 NB-S1-TIETN-5_W2
redakcja tekstu naukowego [NB-TIETN-5_w_2]
Collective editorial work with the application of IT tools (Google Drive, Google Documents, MS Word, MS Publisher and others).
 NB-S1-TIETN-5_K1 NB-S1-TIETN-5_U1 NB-S1-TIETN-5_U2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [NB-TIETN-5_fs_1]
Teaching methods: verbal instruction combined with multimedia presentations Practical classes/ workshops aiming at training students in programms used for word processing.
30
Project work (an analysis of an academic text), collective editorial work, tutorials.
 10 praca projektowa [NB-TIETN-5_w_1] redakcja tekstu naukowego [NB-TIETN-5_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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