Workshop: Towards the Final Paper: Doing and Writing Historical Research (Modern Age)
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The objective of the workshop is twofold: on the one hand, it provides the primary basics about the tools (methodological, bibliographical and archival) of the research conducted from a source indicated by the instructor, and on the other hand to teach the student how to process research result in the written form.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the workshop, the student will have acquired the knowledge of the main types of sources of early-modern history and the main tools of research. They will be able to orient themselves to the documentation of the modern age (those published and, at least partially, along with unpublished ones). They will then be able to use the language tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) to express in written form, clearly and effectively, the results of the research conducted under the guidance of the instructor.
These skills will be acquired through a direct and ongoing meeting with the teacher in the classroom; The discussion around the proposed sources will provide additional time of critical reflection and methodological learning. Individual work will also be of great importance, with reports assigned by the instructor and then discussed collectively.
These skills will be acquired through a direct and ongoing meeting with the teacher in the classroom; The discussion around the proposed sources will provide additional time of critical reflection and methodological learning. Individual work will also be of great importance, with reports assigned by the instructor and then discussed collectively.
Lesson period: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
1st Semester - Edition 1
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Teaching Workshop Title: Towards the Final Thesis: Carry out and Write Historical Research (Early Modern Period)
Topic: From Sources to Historical Writing. Methodology and Practice in Historical Research (History of material culture from the 17th to the 19th century)
Topic: From Sources to Historical Writing. Methodology and Practice in Historical Research (History of material culture from the 17th to the 19th century)
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
In order to apply for admission to the laboratory, which has limited enrollment, it is mandatory to follow the instructions outlined on the 'Laboratori' page of the History degree course website: https://storia.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori
In order to apply for admission to the laboratory, which has limited enrollment, it is mandatory to follow the instructions outlined on the 'Laboratori' page of the History degree course website: https://storia.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori
Teaching methods
Attendance is mandatory for the workshop. The workshops are designed to introduce participants to modern history research and the related paper.
Classroom activities will familiarize participants with sources and research tools, learning the rudiments of scientific language, the correct use of citations, footnotes, and editorial formats. The first part of the workshop will provide the basic skills needed to:
- Find and select bibliography;
- Approach different types of sources;
- Interpret information provided by sources;
- Develop a written version of the research findings.
Finally, in the second part of the workshop, participants will present a historiographical experience (a short research project, discussion of a text, etc.) suggested by the instructor, discussing its implementation and outcomes.
Classroom activities will familiarize participants with sources and research tools, learning the rudiments of scientific language, the correct use of citations, footnotes, and editorial formats. The first part of the workshop will provide the basic skills needed to:
- Find and select bibliography;
- Approach different types of sources;
- Interpret information provided by sources;
- Develop a written version of the research findings.
Finally, in the second part of the workshop, participants will present a historiographical experience (a short research project, discussion of a text, etc.) suggested by the instructor, discussing its implementation and outcomes.
Teaching Resources
Teaching materials will be provided during lessons. Additionally, each student will be led to specific sources related to the topic chosen for their final paper.
After admissione, students who might not be able to regularly attend classes are requested to contact the lecturer as soon as possible after their admission to the workshop, in order to arrange a reading plan for exam preparation.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
After admissione, students who might not be able to regularly attend classes are requested to contact the lecturer as soon as possible after their admission to the workshop, in order to arrange a reading plan for exam preparation.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the course.
- Type of examination: in addition to the ongoing assessment, also based on participation in lessons, a short text written by the student will be evaluated.
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 CFUs.
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the lecturer, in agreement with the office in charge ([email protected] or [email protected]).
- Type of examination: in addition to the ongoing assessment, also based on participation in lessons, a short text written by the student will be evaluated.
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 CFUs.
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the lecturer, in agreement with the office in charge ([email protected] or [email protected]).
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Dell'oro Giorgio
1st Semester - Edition 2
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Teaching Workshop Title: Towards the Final Thesis: Carry out and Write Historical Research (Early Modern Period)
Topic: From Sources to Historical Writing. Methodology and Practice in Historical Research (History of material culture from the 17th to the 19th century)
Topic: From Sources to Historical Writing. Methodology and Practice in Historical Research (History of material culture from the 17th to the 19th century)
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
In order to apply for admission to the laboratory, which has limited enrollment, it is mandatory to follow the instructions outlined on the 'Laboratori' page of the History degree course website: https://storia.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori
In order to apply for admission to the laboratory, which has limited enrollment, it is mandatory to follow the instructions outlined on the 'Laboratori' page of the History degree course website: https://storia.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori
Teaching methods
Attendance is mandatory for the workshop. The workshops are designed to introduce participants to modern history research and the related paper.
Classroom activities will familiarize participants with sources and research tools, learning the rudiments of scientific language, the correct use of citations, footnotes, and editorial formats. The first part of the workshop will provide the basic skills needed to:
- Find and select bibliography;
- Approach different types of sources;
- Interpret information provided by sources;
- Develop a written version of the research findings.
Finally, in the second part of the workshop, participants will present a historiographical experience (a short research project, discussion of a text, etc.) suggested by the instructor, discussing its implementation and outcomes.
Classroom activities will familiarize participants with sources and research tools, learning the rudiments of scientific language, the correct use of citations, footnotes, and editorial formats. The first part of the workshop will provide the basic skills needed to:
- Find and select bibliography;
- Approach different types of sources;
- Interpret information provided by sources;
- Develop a written version of the research findings.
Finally, in the second part of the workshop, participants will present a historiographical experience (a short research project, discussion of a text, etc.) suggested by the instructor, discussing its implementation and outcomes.
Teaching Resources
Teaching materials will be provided during lessons. Additionally, each student will be led to specific sources related to the topic chosen for their final paper.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the course
-Type of examination: in addition to the ongoing assessment, also based on participation in lessons, a short text written by the student will be evaluated.
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 CFUs.
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the lecturer, in agreement with the office in charge ([email protected] or [email protected]).
-Type of examination: in addition to the ongoing assessment, also based on participation in lessons, a short text written by the student will be evaluated.
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 CFUs.
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the lecturer, in agreement with the office in charge ([email protected] or [email protected]).
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Dell'oro Giorgio
2nd Semester Edition
Lesson period
Second semester
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours