MA Seminar 340-AS2-2SEM9
The course aims to prepare the students for writing their diploma papers. The process is carried out in a few stages: explanation of what is paraphrase, summary, how to format the text, and what is ‘research paper’. Upon completing the course, the student is prepared to start writing the diploma paper on the chosen and approved topic (during the next academic year).
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student is prepared to start writing the MA diploma paper on the chosen and approved topic
Assessment criteria
How to assess summary/paraphrase. Criteria:
Relevance of Content - 9 points
Processing – 9 points
Cohesion & Coherence – 9 points
Language Accuracy (Punctuation included) – 9 points
/poor 0, sufficient 3, good 6, very good 9/
Max: 36 pkt.
Grade:
Lack of formatting - Failed
0-17 points - Failed
0 points for any component – Failed (irrespective of how good other components are)
18 points - Sufficient
19-31 points - Good
32-36 points - Very Good
How to assess the students’ research paper. Criteria:
Relevance of Content - 9 points
Use of Source Material – 9 points
Organization - 9 points
Cohesion & Coherence - 9 points
Language Accuracy (Punctuation included) - 9 points
/poor 0, sufficient 3, good 6, very good 9/
Max: 45 pkt.
Grade:
Lack of formatting - Failed
0 – 19 points - Failed
0 pkt. for any component – Failed (irrespective of how good other components are)
20 – 29 points -Sufficient
30 - 39 points - Good
40 – 45 points - Very Good
There is only one chance to make up for the failed paper.
All the papers from the group are zipped together and send to the teacher as one file.
Bibliography
Howe, Stephen and Kristina Henriksson. PhraseBook for Writing Papers and Research in English. The 4th Edition. The Whole World Company Press 2007.
Straus, Jane and Lester Kaufman. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation. Jossey-Bass 2014.
Turabian, L. Kate. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Chicago Style for Students & Researchers. The 8the Edition. The University of Chicago Press 2008.
Tyson, Lois. Critical Theory Today. A User-Friendly Guide. The 2nd Edition. Routledge 2006.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide.
Additional information
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