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Credits | ECTS | |
ISC 401-2 | A | -1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 | 6 | |
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Description | This is not so much a course on how to write a thesis, but rather, how to write your own thesis. While there will some time devoted to theory, this semester study will be primarily focused on the application – the doing, the writing. By the end of this semester you will have accomplished a good portion of your thesis work. You will then have the time, in consultation with your thesis supervisor, for additional research and writing. This course will put you in a good position to successfully complete, submit, and defend your thesis at the end of your ELL MSc Studies. | |||||||
Objectives | By the end of this course you will have completed the following: • A working knowledge of MLA/APA Style Requirements; • Thesis Supervisor Assignment; • Thesis Abstract; • Notes on Ten Secondary Articles/Books; • Two Thesis Outlines; • Two Chapter Outlines; • One Chapter Draft; • Bibliography. | |||||||
Course Outline | ||||||||
Week | Topics | |||||||
1 | Course Introduction | |||||||
2 | Plagiarism and Research Notes | |||||||
3 | Style, Bibliography, Citations | |||||||
4 | Style, Bibliography, Citations | |||||||
5 | Thesis and Chapter Outlines | |||||||
6 | Abstract | |||||||
7 | Abstract | |||||||
8 | Abstract | |||||||
9 | Work-in-Progress | |||||||
10 | Work-in-Progress | |||||||
11 | Work-in-Progress | |||||||
12 | Work-in-Progress | |||||||
13 | Thesis Formatting | |||||||
14 | Thesis Formatting | |||||||
15 | Tips on the thesis | |||||||
16 | Final Exam | |||||||
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Computer Usage | ||||||||
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Learning Outcomes and Competences | ||||||||
1 | A working knowledge of MLA/APA Style Requirements | |||||||
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In-term studies | Quantity | Percentage | ||||||
Midterms | 1 | 40 | ||||||
Quizzes | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Projects | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Term Projects | 1 | 20 | ||||||
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Attendance | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 60 | |||||||
Contribution of final examination to overall grade | 40 | |||||||
Total | 100 | |||||||
ECTS (Allocated Based on Student) Workload | ||||||||
Activities | Quantity | Duration (hours) |
Total Workload (hours) |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week : 16 x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 | |||||
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 | |||||
Assignments | 1 | 7 | 7 | |||||
Midterms | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||
Final examination | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||
Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
Total Work Load | 141 | |||||||
Total Work Load / 25 (hours) | 5.64 | |||||||
ECTS | 6 |
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