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Week - 1
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Introduction to the course objectives, expectations, and the graduation thesis process. Discussion of topic selection principles and sample research topics. |
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Week - 2
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Formulating a research question. Defining scope and objectives. Evaluation of preliminary topic proposals. |
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Week - 3
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Research methodology in archaeology: typological, comparative, chronological, and literature-based approaches. Review of students’ methodological outlines. |
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Week - 4
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Types of academic sources: excavation reports, catalogues, monographs, and journal articles. Criteria for selecting reliable scholarly sources. |
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Week - 5
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Footnote-based citation system. Practical exercises on correct and incorrect referencing through sample texts. |
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Week - 6
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Preparation of a preliminary outline: chapter and subchapter structure. In-class discussion of students’ draft outlines. |
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Week - 7
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(Midterm Week) |
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Week - 8
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Writing the introduction chapter: required components and common mistakes. Analysis of sample introduction texts. |
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Week - 9
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Research history (state of research): chronological and thematic organization of previous studies. |
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Week - 10
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Evaluation of research history drafts. Addressing language, style, and redundancy issues. |
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Week - 11
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Structure of catalogue-based and data-driven studies (object groups, architectural groups, find assemblages, etc.). Introduction to catalogue methodology. |
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Week - 12
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Principles of visual material usage: figures, plates, captions, and references. Text–image integration exercises. |
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Week - 13
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General evaluation of Chapter I drafts and individual feedback. |
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Week - 14
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End-of-term evaluation. Overall review of written work and guidance for revisions to be continued in the spring semester |
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