Universität Wien

234006 UE Propedeuticum: Scientific working (2024W)

Introduction to scientific working

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Mo 20.01. 13:15-16:30 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

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Details

max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

The course starts at 13:40 (NOT at 13:15 as stated below)

  • Mittwoch 02.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Montag 07.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 09.10. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 22.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Montag 27.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course introduces students to best practices in scientific working and will guide them through finding a research question, writing a research paper, and presenting a research topic. In particular, we will cover:

• Theory and organisation of Science
• Critical reading of scientific literature
• Scientific writing: literature review, citation, and style
• (Data) visualisation
• Presentation and feedback skills

METHODS: 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

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The performance components consist of (i) writing exercises, (ii) presentations, and (iii) active participation:

(i) Writing exercises (35%): Students will write a text on a research topic of their choice, practicing everything they have learned throughout the course.

(ii) Presentations (35%): 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 follows

100%-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.

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Relevant literature will be announced and provided in class in due time.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Do 05.09.2024 13:26