Corso di laurea in Storia

Introduce the specificities of nonfiction writing in the aim of preparing for reports of seminar and bachelor thesis. Teaching technique of synthesis of complex text identifying the hierarchy of relevances from the conceptual point of view. Forming ability of organization of written texts , with particular attention to: rational construction of a starting index, logical consistency of the text as a whole and function of internal divisions , the relationship between analytical path and partial conclusions and general, relationship between text and notes and acquisition of basic technical drafting.

At the end of the course, students will have improved their skills in reading, understanding and writing theoretical texts. They will be able to make use of these skills drawing up original texts, using appropriate language, editing and conceptual organization.

The following topics will be addressed:

- retrieval and citation of bibliographic sources;

- the argumentative text;

- neatness in an exposition;

- drafting of a written project, according to recognizable parameters (general structure, conceptual articulation);

- the final report (summary, drafting, connection between the body of text and the footnotes, quotes, bibliography).

The training module has a duration of 21 hours. The activity will be PC based on.

At the end of the course, the students will take a written assessment to test the acquired skills and competences.

Given to the nature of workshop, teaching materials and bibliographical references will be shared with the students at the beginning and during the course of each module.