Meeting Report: Initial Meeting with Mr.

Moumin

Date: 22/02/2024

Made by: Zaina Id Said

Agenda of the meeting:

1 /Improving English Language Skills:
Supervisor emphasized the importance of enhancing English language proficiency.

Assigned task: Research grammar, punctuation, and effective sentence construction.

Documents containing exercises to be shared via email.

2/Academic Paper Writing:

Discussed the structure of an academic paper:

Introduction: Overview, research question, and hypothesis.

Literature Review: Definition of key concepts, theories, and case studies.

Methodology.

Results or Findings.

Conclusion: Summary and suggestions for future research.

Emphasis on utilizing proper referencing and citation techniques.

3/Research Skills Development:

Tasked with acquiring necessary research skills for project success.

Specifically, understanding editing techniques and document refinement.

Discussion on Art and Culture in Morocco:

4/Explored cultural policies and the creative industries.

Creative industries encompass:

Visual and performing arts.

Publications and cinema.

Functional sectors like fashion and architecture.

Recommended reading: Chapter 1 of "Creative Economy" by UNISKO 2013 for deeper insights.

5/Differentiation between Politics and Policies:

Clarified the distinction between politics as a field of study and policies as strategic plans.

Highlighted the components of effective policies: budget allocation, infrastructure, human resources,
communication strategies, partnerships, and evaluation.

6/Understanding Access to Culture:

Assigned task: Researching the concept of cultural access.

7/Selecting a Research Topic:

Advised on choosing a topic of personal interest and research feasibility.

Emphasized the importance of using references for informed investigation.

Action Items:

Research and compile materials on English language improvement.

Study the structure of academic papers and gather relevant resources.

Develop research skills, focusing on editing and document refinement.

Read Chapter 1 of "Creative Economy" by UNISKO 2013.

Investigate the concept of cultural access.

Begin consideration of potential research topics, ensuring personal interest and feasibility.

Mr.Moumin announced that the next meeting will focus on selecting research topics and
formulating associated research questions.

Participants are expected to propose potential topics of interest and begin considering research
inquiries.