M.A. Dissertation: Module 1 - Information Technology: Editing Academic Texts Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017

Module name: M.A. Dissertation: Module 1 - Information Technology: Editing Academic Texts
Module code: 02-FA-KM-N2-PD1-TI-1
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The aim of the classes within this module is to develop the skills of academic text editing using the tools of information technology. During the classes students become familiar with advanced issues in text editing and learn the standards of text editing, selected bibliographic standards and style sheets. Students improve their skills of using word processing programms, as well as programms supporting the processing and presentation of data (MS Excel, databases, multimedia presentations) and programms supporting the creation of bibliographies. Students develop - in the form of workshop classes supported by verbal instruction from the teacher - skills in text editing and as a result of the course achieve an advanced level of knowledge of text editing programmes, allowing them to edit their dissertations and other academic texts. The technical competences acquired during the course include: the ability to prepare bibliographies and footnotes in accordance with chosen standards, knowledge of text editing software and the advanced functions of word processing programms, text editing teamwork skills, the ability to use spreadsheets and simple databases in the field of data processing and presentation, the ability to work with bibliography managers as well as with software and sites supporting research within social sciences (Web of Science, Google Scholar Citations etc.).
Prerequisites:
No entry requirements.
Key reading:
(no information given)
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. [KM-N2-PD1-TI_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [1/5]
Ability to use text editors and word processors at the advanced level enabling a successful editing and proofreading of complicated documents. [KM-N2-PD1-TI _U_1]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
Ability to use appropriate IT tools for data processing and presentation (intermediate Excel skills, basic knowledge of databases, multimedia presentations etc.) [KM-N2-PD1-TI _U_2]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
the ability of editing, word editing, proofreading of academic texts according to the criteria provided in common referencing and citation styles with the use of tools enabling preparation of reference lists (reference manager); ability to manage extensive refencing databases [KM-N2-PD1-TI_U_3]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
ability to use IT tools and programms used for assisting academic research within social sciences, including databases of academic texts and services enabling citation management, etc. (Web of Science, Google Scholar, Google Scholar Citations, etc.) [KM-N2-PD1-TI_U_4]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
extensive knowledge in editing, word editing and proofreading of an academic text in English [KM-N2-PD1-TI_W_1]
 FA2_W02 [3/5]
knowledge of terminology applied in an editing and proofreading of an academic text in English and common referencing and citation styles (MLA, LSA, Chicago/Turabian, APA, etc) [KM-N2-PD1-TI_W_2]
 FA2_W02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test śródsemestralny [KM-N2-PD1-TI_w_1]
Mid-semester Test – testing theory and practice, testing the knowledge of terminology related to editing and ability to use software included in the course syllabus
KM-N2-PD1-TI_K_1 KM-N2-PD1-TI_W_1 KM-N2-PD1-TI_W_2
Praca projektowa [KM-N2-PD1-TI_w_2]
Project work – assessed individual project work – editing a complex document with the use of techniques taught during the course and according to an appropriate referencing and citation style
 KM-N2-PD1-TI _U_1 KM-N2-PD1-TI _U_2 KM-N2-PD1-TI_U_3 KM-N2-PD1-TI_U_4
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 [KM-N2-PD1-TI_fns_1]
Teaching methods: verbal instruction combined with multimedia presentations; practical classes/ workshops conducted in IT lab aiming at training students to use word processors, spreadsheets, databases and software for preparing reference lists
14
Individual study Studying the reading list for the subject, self study aiming at gaining better understanding of topics covered in class, individual project work, studying for a test
13 Test śródsemestralny [KM-N2-PD1-TI_w_1] Praca projektowa [KM-N2-PD1-TI_w_2]
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