96451 - Laboratory in Preparation of the Thesis (1) (G.E)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the laboratory the student: knows the main research methodologies in the respective field of study; acquires an in-depth knowledge of the structure and organization of an argumentative text; is able to collect and organize primary and secondary sources, and to write a bibliography; knows how to apply appropriate editorial criteria in the finalization of the text.

Course contents

This workshop provides students enrolled in the DAMS degree programme with the tools and skills needed to prepare a thesis in the fields of musicology and ethnomusicology, as well as other forms of academic writing required throughout the university curriculum, such as essays, research papers, abstracts, and CVs.

Topics will include:

• how to choose a thesis topic
• how to propose the topic to a professor
• how to structure the thesis
• bibliographic research
• use of sources (primary, secondary, oral, archival, digital)
• research methods
• organisation and writing of the text
• how to write an abstract
  

Registration

To participate in the workshop, students must send an enrollment request to silvia.bruni6@unibo.it by September 10, 2025, indicating their full name and student identification number.

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Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Readings/Bibliography

Suggested reading:

Vera Gheno, La tesi di laurea. Ricerca, scrittura e revisione per chiudere in bellezza, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2019.

Massimo Bustreo, Tesi di laurea step by step. La guida per progettare, scrivere e argomentare prove finali e scritti professionali senza stress, Milano, Hoepli, 2015.

Teaching methods

Students will be actively involved in classroom discussions and encouraged to engage with the topics covered. Depending on the topic, practical exercises may also be conducted.

Assessment methods

The workshop does not include a graded exam, but rather a pass/fail evaluation (idoneità). Attendance of at least 80% is required to be considered a regular attendee.
Active participation is strongly encouraged. Attendance may be monitored through online questionnaires, attendance sheets, or sign-in forms. Students unable to attend in person should contact the instructor to agree on a personalised programme and assessment format.

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Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Reading and analysing texts, researching online resources, screening video materials, and possible in-class exercises.

Office hours

See the website of Silvia Bruni