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Formatting Academic Texts (Microsoft Word)
| Format | Online-Course (Microsoft Teams) On the day before the event, you will receive the online access data by e-mail (invitation to the course in Microsoft Teams). |
| Course language | English (Level B2 required) |
| Course date and time | Monday, 21 October 2024, 6.00 – 7.30 p.m. |
| Registration | until Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 10.00 a.m. via the registration form (closed) |
| Further information | wissenschaft-international(at)isz.uni-saarland.de |
| Course fee | free of charge for international Bachelor's and Master's students and doctoral students from all faculties of Saarland University |
| ECTS points | The workshop (3 work units) is recognized within the Compass Program. You can receive an equivalency certificate: 30 work units = 1 credit point (CP). Conditions/further information on the acquisition of CP/ECTS credits |
A professional layout is crucial for the first impression and the clarity of your thesis. It enhances readability and highlights the content structure optimally. This interactive workshop is ideal for anyone looking to design their term paper or thesis professionally using Microsoft Word. Through practical exercises, you will apply what you’ve learned directly and create a structured, academic document step by step. This way, you won’t have to worry about the layout in the future.
1. Easy Start: Creating the Basic Layout
- Adjusting page margins
- Inserting page numbers
- Defining styles
2. Enhancing Clarity: Proper Use of Images, Tables, and Formulas
- Inserting and editing images
- Correctly inserting and formatting tables
- Inserting automatically numbered formulas
3. Basics of Academic Writing: Proper Citation
- Inserting sources and citations
- Adding footnotes and endnotes
- Setting cross-references
4. Creating Structure: Generating Tables of Contents
- Creating a table of contents
- Creating a bibliography
- Creating a list of figures and tables
5. Bonus: Useful Tips and Tricks
- Inserting different page numbers
- Creating dynamic headers
Kai Rochlus will be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Disclaimer: The online course is based on the latest version of Office 365 for Windows. Commands may differ or be missing in older versions or in Office for Mac.
Tutor:
Kai Rochlus, M.Sc., has finished his master program in Materials Science at Saarland University with top grades. Additionally, to his main course he participated in research visits at Korea University of Technology and Education, Drexel University, Philadelphia and University of California, Santa Barbara. Amongst others, his seminar portfolio includes workshops for scientifically working with different software in an efficient manner.