Project Proposal

2022/2023

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

Delivered at:

Department of Informatics

Course type:

Compulsory course

When:

4 year, 3 module

Instructor

Stalskaya, Sofia

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The Project Proposal is a summary in English of the general idea and main parameters of the final qualification work and is an independent element, written and defended separately from the final qualification work. This exam checks students' readiness for oral presentation and defense of the results of scientific research on the topic of their final qualification work in English. The written text is admission to the oral exam. The text undergoes a mandatory check in the AntiPlagiate system.

Learning Objectives

• To defend project proposal

Expected Learning Outcomes

• A student is able to present the main aspects of their research proposal in a clear, logical and structured manner in accordance with the IMRaD pattern and other conventions of the English-language academic discourse.
• A student is able to present the main aspect of their Project Proposal orally in accordance with the IMRaD pattern and other conventions of English-language academic discourse.
• A student is able to provide clear, detailed and accurate answers to questions presented to them

Course Contents

• Writing the Project Proposal
• Preparing an oral presentation of the Project Proposal
• Preparing for the O&A following the oral presentation of the Project Proposal

Assessment Elements

• Concept Preparation
  The structure of the Project Proposal includes the following elements: cover page, abstract, introduction, main part, conclusion, references, appendices. Appendicesare included in the work if necessary.
• Presentation
  Presentation time: 6 -10 minutes. The content of the presentation should be relevant to the topic of the research project. The presentation style is scientific. Reading the presentation is not allowed.

Interim Assessment

• 2022/2023 3rd module
  0.5 * Presentation + 0.5 * Concept Preparation

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Paul J. Silvia. (2019). How to Write a Lot : A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing: Vol. Second edition. APA LifeTools.
• Wallwork, A. (2016). English for Writing Research Papers (Vol. Second edition). Cham: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1175370
• Write Here, Right Now : An Interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research. (2018). Place of publication not identified: publisher not identified. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsotl&AN=edsotl.OTLid0000681

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Biggam, J. (2015). Succeeding with Your Master’s Dissertation : A Step-by-step Handbook (Vol. Third edition). Berkshire, England: McGraw-Hill Education. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=939824