Description
(re)Development of 3 lectures and 2 workshops for Minor Fashion Theories - Research, Referencing & Writing.1. The Research Process and Research Paper
During this lecture we will discuss the research process and the research paper. It is a general introduction to what is expected of you at the end of this course and how you should go about getting there.
2. Where to Look? And How to Look? How to Critically Assess Your Sources?
From this week onwards, we will go through the research process step-by-step, starting with where and how to find your resources. During this lecture you will be introduced to some of the main (fashion) databases. The AMFI library has many specialised books, databases and (academic) journals for you to use, but there are also other libraries where you can find information. We will furthermore discuss how to construct a search strategy that makes the best use of the resources
available. Assessing the quality of your sources is a key element of your research process: Poor quality resources make a poor quality research paper. For both print and web resources, look for clear indicators of quality. For instance, by finding out more about the author’s credibility and bias but also by looking at both form and content. Is it a brochure meant for self-promotion, or a book published by an established publisher? And is it written well, or is the text full of typographic errors?
3. How to Use the Information You Have Found? Structuring & Referencing
After you have done your research, you need to start writing as soon as possible, as it usually takes a number of draft versions before you have adequately structured your argument. Today we will discuss the structuring of your paper and referencing of your sources.
4. Pitfalls & Questions
Writer’s atelier: We will discuss the most common pitfalls and questions and through a process of peer review you will work on your research paper. During the workshop you will read each other’s texts and give feedback.
5. Pitfalls & Questions
Writer’s atelier: We will discuss the most common pitfalls and questions and through a process of peer review you will work on your research paper. During the workshop you will read each other’s texts and give feedback.
| Period | 1 Feb 2026 → 30 Jul 2026 |
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