234006 UE Propedeuticum: Scientific working (2023W)
Introduction to scientific working
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Fr 01.09.2023 09:00 bis Fr 22.09.2023 23:59
- Abmeldung bis Fr 22.09.2023 23:59
Details
max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
On the 9th, the 16th, and the 24th of October, the course starts at 10 am (NOT at 9:45 am)
Montag
09.10.
09:45 - 12:30
Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Mittwoch
11.10.
15:00 - 17:30
Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Freitag
13.10.
15:00 - 17:30
Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Montag
16.10.
09:45 - 12:30
Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Mittwoch
18.10.
15:00 - 17:30
Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Dienstag
24.10.
09:45 - 12:30
Seminarraum 6, Kolingasse 14-16, EG00
Montag
08.01.
15:00 - 17:30
Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Mittwoch
10.01.
15:00 - 17:30
Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Freitag
12.01.
15:00 - 17:30
Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
The performance components consist of (i) writing exercises, (ii) presentations, and (iii) active participation:(i) Writing exercises (30%): Students will write a text on a research question of their choice, practicing everything they have learned throughout the course. They will receive peer feedback.(ii) Presentations (40%): Students will give two presentations. A short one, pitching their research idea at the beginning of the course, and a longer one, presenting their research topic in a mini conference towards the end of the course.(iii) Active participation (30%): Students are asked to actively participate in class. Moreover, they are expected to work on short take-home assignments such as critically reading a research article or providing peer feedback to their colleagues.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
For a successful completion of the course, all performance components must be delivered on time. The final grade will be determined as follows100%-91%: Excellent (1)
90%-81%: Good (2)
80%-71%: Satisfactory (3)
70%-60%: Sufficient (4)
< 60%: Unsatisfactory (5)Attendance is compulsory; up to two absences will be excused if the lecturers are informed beforehand.
90%-81%: Good (2)
80%-71%: Satisfactory (3)
70%-60%: Sufficient (4)
< 60%: Unsatisfactory (5)Attendance is compulsory; up to two absences will be excused if the lecturers are informed beforehand.
Prüfungsstoff
Literatur
Relevant literature will be announced and provided in class in due time.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Fr 06.10.2023 13:48
• Critical reading of scientific literature
• Scientific writing: literature review, citation, and style
• (Data) visualisation
• Presentation and feedback skillsMETHODS: The lecturers will introduce the students to the topics listed above, both via presentations and interactive components. The students will apply what they learn in their essay, presentations, in-class exercises, and take-home assignments.LEARNING OUTCOME: After this course, students will (i) know about the theory of science, (ii) understand how science is organised today, (iii) be able to define their own research question, (iv) be able to find and critically read relevant literature, (v) be able to write a well-structured scientific essay including a literature review, and (vi) know how to effectively present their research considering best practices in (data) visualisation.COURSE AND EXAMINATION LANGUAGE: English