University work

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Define key concepts of the LMD system (Licence, Master, Doctorate, credits, capitalisation, compensation);

• Explain the structure, principles, and goals of the LMD system, especially in the Algerian context;

• Identify essential academic skills for university success (strategic reading, note-taking, information search, etc.);

• Distinguish between types of sources (academic vs. non-academic) and reading strategies (skimming, scanning, deep reading);

• Apply research tools and methods (Boolean operators, search equations, platforms like Pascal & Francis);

• Interpret academic results using rules for UE validation and average calculation;

• Evaluate the quality and relevance of sources used in academic work;

• Construct a research approach based on a given topic (problem statement, keywords, search equation);

• Develop an autonomous, critical, and responsible attitude toward university work.