Diploma Module: Module 1 – Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2020

Module name: Diploma Module: Module 1 – Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts
Module code: W1-FA-AKX-S2-PD1-TI1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2020
Semester: winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
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 involved in text editing and learn the standards of text editing, selected bibliographic standards and style sheets. Students improve their skills of using word processing programs, as well as programs supporting the processing and presentation of data (MS Excel, databases, multimedia presentations) and programs supporting the creation of bibliographies. Students develop - in the form of workshop classes supported by verbal instruction from the teacher - skills in the field of text editing and as a result of the course achieve an advanced level of knowledge of text editing programs, 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 programs, 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:
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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]
Understanding and respect for cultural differences within the styles and forms of academic communication, acceptance of diversity in the use of English as an international language for academic communication resulting from linguistic and cultural experiences of its users. [AKX-S2-PD1-T_K_1]
 FA2_K02 [2/5] FA2_K04 [2/5]
Ability to use text editors and word processors at the advanced level enabling a successful editing and proofreading of complicated documents; [AKX-S2-PD1-T_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.) [AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
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 [AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_3]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
ability to use IT tools and programms 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.) [AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_4]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
extensive knowledge in editing, word editing and proofreading of an academic text in English. [AKX-S2-PD1-T_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) [AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_2]
 FA2_W02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test śródsemestralny [AKX-S2-PD1-T_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
AKX-S2-PD1-T_K_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_2
Praca projektowa [AKX-S2-PD1-T_w_2]
Project work – individual project work assessed by the teacher, the aim of the project work is to edit a complicated document with the use of techniques taught during the course and according to an appropriate referencing and citation style
AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_2 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_3 AKX-S2-PD1-T_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 [AKX-S2-PD1-T_fs_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.
 15
Individual study Studying the reading list for the subject, self study aiming at better understanding of topics covered in class, individual project work, studying for a test.
 13 Test śródsemestralny [AKX-S2-PD1-T_w_1] Praca projektowa [AKX-S2-PD1-T_w_2]
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