M2 Thesis preparation (Master S3 Class)

Basic information

• Credits: 6
• Format: 90 minute weekly
• 2026-2027 instructors: Lisa Brunetti
• 2026-2027 schedule: Fridays, 14:00-15:30, room TBD
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Description

In this methodological class, we will work on different elements that can facilitate the preparation and the writing of a M2 thesis on theoretical or experimental linguistics. We will cover some of the following subjects:

• The research environment in France.
• Doing a PhD program in linguistics.
• Formulating research questions and hypotheses.
• Citing documents and plagiarism.
• Scientific writing.
• Some tools such as Zotero or Overleaf will be also presented during class.
• Conducting an experiment and applying for ethical approval within the PGSL-Ethics Committee, if required.
• Collecting data and performing analyses.