MA in Communication Studies

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleSUPPORTING AND SUPERVISING THE RESEARCH WRITTEN DISSERTATION
Course Unit CodeBACULT17
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated8
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Identify the various methods of presenting ones ideas inherent in the writing of a scientific research paper.
  2. Comprehend and write about the methodology used in the research that led to the final solution.
  3. Construct the summary of the research thesis, from a synthesis of the research work executed.
  4. Use a chosen presentation form for the written part of the thesis and apply it to the finished product. Incorporate the graphics and pictures in the finished text in controlled and orderly way.
  5. Prepare and present research in power point form. Identify the main points of the synopsis of the thesis in order to relate them to the presentation in oral form.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesBAARCH10
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

Rules governing the writing of a thesis: The general rules and divisions of a research paper, types of research.

Formation of Work: Creation of a proper Table of context for direction of the research, specification of the main aim, introduction, methodology, analysis, synthesis and conclusion.

Bibliographical research: ?he rules that govern scientific bibliographical research and use.

Presentation of research paper: How are pictures graphs etc incorporated in the overall presentation, what are important presentation techniques and rules to follow.

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Varies
References
  • Varies
Planned learning activities and teaching methods 

The taught part of the course is delivered to students by means of lectures, conducted by electronic presentations. Many examples of older research papers are presented.

Lectures are supplemented by visiting lecturers/presenters
Assessment methods and criteria
Class participation 10%
Mid presentations 30%
Final assignment 60%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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