Universität Wien

210011 PS BAK3: Introduction to Scientific Work (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 13.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 24.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 08.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this seminar is to introduce students to the basics of scientific writing and research. The content is organized in four blocks, reflecting the most important steps of scientific work:
i) Science and its relation to politics
ii) Reading and writing science
iii) Methodology and concepts
iv) Developing a research proposal
Every block entails one exercise where students will practice and apply discussed contents.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will practice and apply discussed aspects of scientific work in the form of four exercises. These submissions build onto each other (with the exception of the reflection piece).
1. Reflection piece
2. Developing a research question based on a literature review
3. Methodology and concepts
4. Research proposal

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The final grade is calculated from:
- presence, preparation, and participation (20%)
- exercises (80%), where each exercise counts the same (i.e. each exercise constitutes 1/4 of the exercise grade).

Examination topics

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Reading list

Examples:
• Lowe, L. (2015). The intimacies of four continents (pp. 1-42). Duke University Press.
• Booth, W. C.; Colomb, G. G.; Williams, J. M.; Bizup, J.; Fitzgerald, W. T. (2016). From Problem to Sources. In: The Craft of Research (4th ed., pp. 65-85). The University of Chicago Press.
• Bryman, A. (2012). Social research strategies. In: Social Research Methods (4th ed., pp. 18-43). Oxford University Press.
• Vadrot, A. B. M.; Langlet, A.; Tessnow-von Wysocki, I. (2021). Who owns marine biodiversity? Contesting the world order through the ‘common heritage of humankind’ principle. Environmental Politics.

Association in the course directory

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