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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Revising, Editing, Proofreading strategies. Correcting misused words.
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Research Papers vs. Term Papers. Qualities of a good research paper. Time management
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Brainstorming subjects. Rough Planning. Evaluating subjects. Narrowing Down the Topic. Subject vs. Topic. Shaping your ideas |
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Requirements for writing a hypothesis. Draft a thesis statement. Sample hypotheses. Working on students’ hypotheses.
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Reaching paper and electronic sources. Evaluating the credibility of internet resources. Primary vs. Secondary sources. Starting
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Why create an outline? How to create an outline. Outline form. Jotted outline. Working outline.
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Students work on their topics, outlines, sources, etc. and have a one to one consultation with the instructor. Students ask questions
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APA in-text quotation techniques |
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| 9) |
APA in-text quotation techniques |
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APA end-text referencing techniques |
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| 11) |
Revising, Editing, Proofreading strategies. Correcting misused words.
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| 12) |
In-Class feedback for the Draft of the Research Paper |
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Summary vs. Abstract. Wording the abstracts. Efficiency and Effectiveness in abstracts: Why it matters? |
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In-class study: Revising a Complete Research Paper Detecting Errors on a Given Research Based Report |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
- Saldanha, G., & O'Brien, S. (2013). Research Methodologies in Translation Studies. Routledge.
- Sánchez-Gijón, P., Torres-Hostench, O., & Mesa-Lao, B. (2015). Conducting Research in Translation Technologies. Peter Lang.
- Hartley, J. (2008). Academic Writing and Publishing: A Practical Handbook. Routledge. |
| References: |
- Saldanha, G., & O'Brien, S. (2013). Research Methodologies in Translation Studies. Routledge.
- Sánchez-Gijón, P., Torres-Hostench, O., & Mesa-Lao, B. (2015). Conducting Research in Translation Technologies. Peter Lang.
- Hartley, J. (2008). Academic Writing and Publishing: A Practical Handbook. Routledge. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To have the sufficient background in the field of translation and to use the theoretical and applied knowledge in translation |
5 |
| 2) |
To find, define, formulate and solve the possible problems in translation and interpreting |
3 |
| 3) |
To select and use the technical equipment in the applications of translation and interpreting; to be able to use simultaneous interpreting booth equipment |
3 |
| 4) |
To analyse, criticize and comment on translated texts |
4 |
| 5) |
To access information and to do research in line with that; to use databases, translation programs and other information resources |
5 |
| 6) |
To develop efficient individual and group working skills; to take responsibility |
5 |
| 7) |
To build efficient verbal and spoken communication skills; to establish fluency in English and to acquire at least one foreign language |
5 |
| 8) |
To build the awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and to sustain continuous personal development |
5 |
| 9) |
To gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility |
5 |
| 10) |
To build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications |
5 |
| 11) |
To build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation and interpreting applications and to be informed about the problems of the contemporary world |
5 |
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