Universität Wien

210170 PS BAK3 PS Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten (2021S)

BAK3 Introduction to scientific work (engl.)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
DIGITAL

Die Lehre wird im SoSe 2021 zu Beginn voraussichtlich digital stattfinden. Je nach Lage wird auf hybride oder Vor-Ort-Lehre umgestellt. Die Lehrenden werden die konkrete Organisationsform und Lehrmethodik auf ufind und Moodle bekannt geben, wobei auch mit kurzfristigen Änderungen gerechnet werden muss.

Eine Anmeldung über u:space innerhalb der Anmeldephase ist erforderlich! Eine nachträgliche Anmeldung ist NICHT möglich.
Studierende, die der ersten Einheit unentschuldigt fern bleiben, verlieren ihren Platz in der Lehrveranstaltung.

Achten Sie auf die Einhaltung der Standards guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis und die korrekte Anwendung der Techniken wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens und Schreibens.
Plagiierte und erschlichene Teilleistungen führen zur Nichtbewertung der Lehrveranstaltung (Eintragung eines 'X' im Sammelzeugnis).
Die Lehrveranstaltungsleitung kann Studierende zu einem notenrelevanten Gespräch über erbrachte Teilleistungen einladen.

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Details

max. 50 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine

Please note that due to the current pandemic restrictions, it is expected that the course will take place online via Moodle and webinars - until further notice. Should the situation improve, the course will be held in hybrid format or preferably in the classroom. Any changes and rescheduling that may occur due to the course instructor's teaching and research commitments will be posted on the Moodle course website if necessary.
FR weekly from 19/03/2021 to 25/06/2021 15:00-16:30 Location: Digital


Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Aims, contents and method of the course:
The course introduces students to the principles and research processes of scientific work in political science. Students are required to complete regular assignments on specific topics, which will be discussed in class and serve as building blocks for their final essay outline, serving as the basis for their term paper. Students attending the course must have a good command of English, since all the lectures, seminar materials and assignments will be exclusively in English.

The broader goal is to equip students with the knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques in the field of social scientific work that are required for the study of political science. This includes in particular the critical use of scientific argumentation, various forms and types of scientific texts as well as the ability to develop and find answers to scientific questions. The textual work, i.e. reading, appropriating, processing, interpreting, discussing and drafting texts, is a key part of social scientific work. Therefore, it is aimed to improve reading and analytical skills in order to deal with complex issues of political theory and applied research through joint discussions of texts on various political science topics, but also transdisciplinary themes, especially with relevance to current affairs.

Fundamental scientific techniques – quoting, paraphrasing, structuring and writing – are taught and applied by means of selected texts. Particular attention will be given to addressing the issue of plagiarism. Likewise, students will be familiarized with basic strategies and techniques of social science literature review. They will also be introduced to research methods (qualitative, quantitative, comparative and case study research, triangulation) and to “soft skills” (understanding of the scope and limits of knowledge – validity and reliability issues, self-organization, workflow creation, teamwork and communication skills, presentation skills) as well as to the use of web-based e-learning platforms. It is also planned to invite international academic experts who will provide insights into their research practice.

Moreover, a particular focus will be on the preparation of the final research essay. This will be done by following a typical research workflow starting from information gathering, formulating a research question, drafting and presenting the outline (Exposé), to developing and completing the final research essay that complies with all formal scientific requirements.

The thematic guide for this seminar will include concepts, theories, methods and current issues in the fields of democracy, the state, authority, power and power relations, identity, peace and conflict studies, civil society and social change – especially against the background of the ongoing pandemic and climate crises.

UPDATE !!! As indicated above, the course format and teaching method are related to the developments and possibilities within Covid-19. Due to the current restrictions, it is expected that the course will - until further notice - have to take place online via webinar tools (Collaborate, BigBlueButton...) and Moodle e-learning (discussion forums, chats, assignments etc.). at least some course sessions can take place face to face with all participants in the classroom. Please note the special regulations available here: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/studying-exams/studying-on-site/.
You will also receive an e-mail in the second week of March with more detailed information about the procedure of the first classroom unit.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Performance Requirements:
- Regular attendance and active participation
- Homework assignments
- Final Essay, based on a research outline

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria:

For a positive grade, at least half of the maximum possible points must be achieved in all areas (see 'Performance Requirements').

Grading (points): 1: 100-89, 2: 88-75; 3: 74-65, 4: 64-50; 5: 49-0.

Prüfungsstoff

Examination topics:
s. Performance Requirements

Literatur

Reading list:
Relevant course material (basic information, learning materials for scientific work, homework assignments, announcements as well as a selection of literature of scientific texts for topical (online and classroom) discussions and other materials) will be made available in due course on the Moodle course website!

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mi 21.04.2021 11:26