Seminar on Thesis Writing @ UNIBO

Writing a Paper and an MA Thesis in Political and Social Sciences Series of lectures Coordinators: Dr. Bojan Bilić and Prof. Sonia Lucarelli May 2023 In presence and online This seminar offers students a practical, hands-on, assistance with their papers and MA thesis writing by familiarizing them with paper/thesis structure and helping them to improve their writing skills. The seminar consists of an overall introduction to writing an MA thesis and three additional meetings focusing on International Political Economy and International Relations and Area Studies. WRITING AN MA THESIS - Dr Bojan Bilić Friday 19 May 11.00-13.00 Room 3.2 - Lecture 1: What is an MA Thesis In this session we will look at the structure of an MA thesis in the social sciences explaining and illustrating all of its major constitutive parts. We will also engage with the difference between primary and secondary sources and discuss the importance of applying a specific referencing style. Saturday 20 May 9.00-11.00 - Lecture 2: Writing Process In this session we will zoom in on the writing process and explore some of the most important techniques for writing in a clear, concise, and convincing way. Special attention will be paid to effective paragraphing and argument construction. Saturday 20 May 11.00-13.00 - Lecture 3: Analysis of Examples In the final session we will look at a series of examples coming from the theses that the lecturer has either supervised or examined over the last ten years. The objective is to identify recurrent issues and think about possible alternatives. SPECIALISED DISCIPLINARY SEMINARS: Saturday May 27, 9.00-11.00 Room 3TH - Designing a paper and an MA thesis in International Political Economy, Prof. Carolyn Kadas In this session we will look at the specific facets of an paper and an MA thesis in International Political Economy. Saturday May 27, 11.00-13.00 Room 3 TH - Designing a paper and an MA thesis in International Relations and Area Studies, Dr Nicolò Fasola In this session we will look at the specific facets of an paper and an MA thesis in International Relations. Saturday May 27, 13.00-15.00 Only Online - Designing a paper and an MA thesis in International Relations and Area Studies, Dr Federica Duca In this session we will look at the specific facets of an paper and an MA thesis in Area Studies.