Academic writing and research methods Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Academic writing and research methods
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-AW
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module "Academic Writing and Research Methods" introduces students to the principles of creating and editing academic papers in both Polish and English. The course covers techniques for structuring text, formulating arguments, and presenting theses and research results. Students will learn how to prepare bibliographies and citations. The course also includes training in using typical phrases and stylistic tools for different parts of an academic text. The module consists of lectures and focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of academic writing.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
The student knows about editing a scientific text. The student can edit someone else's text, indicating necessary corrections concerning language and formal issues. The student understands how the editorial team works. [S2-AW_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W05 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W08 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-W09 [2/5] W_OOD [4/5]
The student knows of the course of the review process of scientific publications in journals. [S2-AW_2]
 W6-MM-S2-W05 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W08 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-W11 [4/5]
The student knows and can use typical language phrases, introduction characteristics, thesis presentation, argumentation, research and experiments description, and summary. [S2-AW_3]
 W6-MM-S2-W05 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U05 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-U07 [5/5]
The student can assess whether a given text is suitable for review from the perspective of formal preparation and linguistic correctness. [S2-AW_4]
 U_OOD [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U06 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-U07 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U08 [3/5]
The student can construct a scientific text: indicate and define elements of its structure, list phrases and phrases for each part, and list the most essential concepts in English. [S2-AW_5]
 W6-MM-S2-U06 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-U07 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U08 [5/5]
The student appreciates the importance of constant education, deepening language skills, and following the publishing market in art, new media, and creative industries. [S2-AW_6]
 KS_OOD [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K02 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-K03 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-K07 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W_AW] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		course work S2-AW_1 S2-AW_2 S2-AW_3 S2-AW_4 S2-AW_5 S2-AW_6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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