Diploma Thesis: Module 1 – Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Diploma Thesis: Module 1 – Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts
Module code: W1-FA-SKX-S1-TIETN-5
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The aim of this course is to develop students’ skills of editing and revising an academic text using information technology tools. During the course, students become acquainted with the basics of editing and proofreading and the most important rules of selected style manuals. Students develop IT skills related to text editing and, as a result of the course, attain an intermediate level of knowledge of text editing programmes, allowing them to edit their diploma paper thesis independently. The technical competences acquired during the course include: preparing bibliographies and footnotes according to selected style manuals, knowledge of word processing software, basic functions of word processing programs, working with multipage documents, mailings, inserting graphics and tables, proofreading options, and basic skills in editing shared documents.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the second year of studies.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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]
is aware of the importance of maintaining necessary standards of text editing, also in the context of research ethics and academic integrity. [SKX-S1-TIETN_K_1]
 FA1_K06 [2/5]
is able to use IT text editing tools at an intermediate level to edit a moderately complex text (diploma paper). [SKX-S1-TIETN_U_1]
 FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U21 [3/5]
can edit academic texts according to the selected style manual, using tools supporting the preparation of bibliographies (bibliography manager). [SKX-S1-TIETN_U_2]
 FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U21 [3/5]
has basic knowledge of editing, revising, and proofreading academic texts in English. [SKX-S1-TIETN_W_1]
 FA1_W03 [3/5] FA1_W04 [2/5]
knows the terminology used in editing academic texts in English and the most important style manuals (MLA, Chicago/Turabian, APA, etc.). [SKX-S1-TIETN_W_2]
 FA1_W03 [3/5] FA1_W04 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [SKX-S1-TIETN_w_1]
A test or tests designed to assess students' level familiarity with text editing terminology and the ability to use the most important functions of word processing software.
 SKX-S1-TIETN_K_1 SKX-S1-TIETN_U_1 SKX-S1-TIETN_U_2 SKX-S1-TIETN_W_1 SKX-S1-TIETN_W_2
Individual or group projects [SKX-S1-TIETN_w_2]
Project work involving the editing of a complex and multi-page document, using techniques taught in the course and meeting the requirements of a selected manual of style.
 SKX-S1-TIETN_K_1 SKX-S1-TIETN_U_1 SKX-S1-TIETN_U_2 SKX-S1-TIETN_W_1 SKX-S1-TIETN_W_2
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 [KX-S1-PD1-TI_fs_1]
Verbal instruction supplemented by multimedia presentations. Practical and workshop exercises using IT tools, developing the use of word processing software.
 15
Preparation for a test or tests. Preparation of individual or group project work. Participation in consultations.
 15 Test or tests [SKX-S1-TIETN_w_1] Individual or group projects [SKX-S1-TIETN_w_2]
Attachments
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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