Here's the link to the group essay I wrote together with Andrina and Stefanie:
http://andrina-suk.blogspot.co.at/2013/12/group-essay-eu-russia-relationship.html
Showing posts with label EU. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EU. Show all posts
Monday, January 13, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Progress on my Academic Paper
The topic of my paper is the relationship between the EU and Russia. The exact title is "How has the Diplomatic Relationship between the EU and Russia Developed Since 2008?" It has to be 1,500 words long and right now I'm about halfway through.
Luckily, I've already researched my sources before, so I could start writing immediately. Well, after a little reading, of course. At first, I pasted the introduction I had already written before into my new document and created a temporary bibliography. The first actual paragraphs I wrote were the ones on visa liberalization, because I had a good source for this chapter and because I have personal experience with Russian visas.
The only serious problem I have encountered yet is quotation. There's an ITAT guide on how to quote correctly, but it's actually more confusing than helpful. I quote some official websites of government agencies and private organizations and there's nothing in the guide on how to quote them, at least nothing that I have found.
Apart from my quotation-problem, my paper is progressing quite well. I'm optimistic that I won't have any trouble with meeting the deadline and I hope that my rather shady quotations won't cost me too many points.
Luckily, I've already researched my sources before, so I could start writing immediately. Well, after a little reading, of course. At first, I pasted the introduction I had already written before into my new document and created a temporary bibliography. The first actual paragraphs I wrote were the ones on visa liberalization, because I had a good source for this chapter and because I have personal experience with Russian visas.
The only serious problem I have encountered yet is quotation. There's an ITAT guide on how to quote correctly, but it's actually more confusing than helpful. I quote some official websites of government agencies and private organizations and there's nothing in the guide on how to quote them, at least nothing that I have found.
Apart from my quotation-problem, my paper is progressing quite well. I'm optimistic that I won't have any trouble with meeting the deadline and I hope that my rather shady quotations won't cost me too many points.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Five Ideas for the EU paper
This semester we are required to write a paper about an EU-relevant topic. Well, here are my five best ideas:
1. The EU's Reaction to the Recent Catastrophe off Lampedusa
I think this would be a good topic because it is about a very recent event and because it is specific enough for our word limit.
2. The State of the EU-Russia Relationship
My second language is Russian and I've also been to Russia twice, that's why I am personally very interested in this topic. A special focus could be put either on politics, economy, or visa regulations for both EU and Russian citizens.
3. The State of the EU-USA Relationship
I guess this topic is especially interesting now that the NSA espionage affair has been uncovered.
4. The European Union Prize for Literature
My favorite hobby (except for traveling) is reading and therefore I could imagine writing a paper about this topic. Plus, this topic is not too large, but just about right for our word limit.
5. The Selection Procedure for EU-Interpreters
Since most of us are studying to become interpreters and translators I think this topic is simply perfect for us. It is a specific topic that might also help us in our future careers!
1. The EU's Reaction to the Recent Catastrophe off Lampedusa
I think this would be a good topic because it is about a very recent event and because it is specific enough for our word limit.
2. The State of the EU-Russia Relationship
My second language is Russian and I've also been to Russia twice, that's why I am personally very interested in this topic. A special focus could be put either on politics, economy, or visa regulations for both EU and Russian citizens.
3. The State of the EU-USA Relationship
I guess this topic is especially interesting now that the NSA espionage affair has been uncovered.
4. The European Union Prize for Literature
My favorite hobby (except for traveling) is reading and therefore I could imagine writing a paper about this topic. Plus, this topic is not too large, but just about right for our word limit.
5. The Selection Procedure for EU-Interpreters
Since most of us are studying to become interpreters and translators I think this topic is simply perfect for us. It is a specific topic that might also help us in our future careers!
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