Universität Wien

262000 VU Academic Skills and Ethics (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 15 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Donnerstag 05.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 12.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 19.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 09.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 16.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 23.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 30.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 07.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 14.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 11.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 18.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Donnerstag 25.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

### Objectives
The aim of this course is to furnish students with the essential skills required for success in academia, emphasizing that these skills are largely acquirable and not solely dependent on inherent talent.

### Syllabus
#### Core Competencies
- Scientific Publishing and Presentation
- Principles of Good Scientific Practice
- Foundations of Research Ethics

### Instructional Approach
An interactive learning environment will be fostered through student participation and continuous assessment. This will involve individual or group activities conducted both in-class and as homework assignments.

### Topic Breakdown (Tentative)
1. **Course Introduction**: Scope of academic skills and the necessity for understanding ethics and integrity.

2. **Impactful Scientific Writing**: Basics of scientific writing and literature analysis.

3. **Crafting Scientific Text**: Aims, processes, and techniques to enhance writing skills.

4. **Structuring a Scientific Article**: Components such as title, abstract, cover letter, acknowledgments, author identification and ordering, and contribution statements.

5. **Elaborating a Scientific Article**: Effective writing strategies for the introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections, along with proper citation and reference management.

6. **Tools and Presentation Skills**:
a. Overview of writing tools (Word, LaTeX, journal templates, etc.)
b. Fundamentals of scientific presentations.

7. **Mastering Scientific Presentations**: Presentation structure, audience engagement, and effective planning.

8. **Presentation Delivery**: Selection of appropriate software, articulation, body language, and stress management; tips for a compelling talk.

9. **Academic Integrity and Ethical Theories**: Importance of ethics, types of ethical theories, and decision-making in academia.

10. **Misconduct in Academia**: Plagiarism, research fraud, identifying misconduct, and understanding the reasons behind unethical behavior.

### Key Takeaways
- The course aims to cultivate essential skills that are more learnable than innate, particularly in the context of academia.
- The curriculum offers a well-rounded approach to mastering scientific writing and presentation, ethical conduct, and good research practices.
- Interactive lectures and continuous assessments are core pedagogical strategies.

### Note
- The course content may be modified based on student feedback and requirements.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Evaluation will be conducted through a dual approach consisting of regular weekly assignments, either in-class or as homework, accounting for 50% of the grade, complemented by a final examination that contributes the remaining 50%.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Upon completion of both the regular assignments and the final examination, students have the opportunity to earn up to 100 points. A minimum score of 50 points is required to pass the course. The grading scale is delineated as follows:
- 50 points or above: Grade 4
- 60 points or above: Grade 3
- 75 points or above: Grade 2
- 90 points or above: Grade 1

Prüfungsstoff

The examination will encompass the subject matter addressed throughout the duration of the course.

Literatur

To be determined based on course progression and student needs.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

M-ERG, PM-ASE

Letzte Änderung: Mi 04.10.2023 16:08