Universität Wien

220069 SE SE Scientific Skills: Scientific Writing, Presentation and Publication, Grant Writing (2023W)

9.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 22 - Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

The class will provide an overview and exercises of the following topics:

- Manuscript preparation and abstract writing

- Functioning of the peer review process

- Displaying results

- Scientific epistemology and methodological issues

The class includes several hands on parts where students will have the opportunity to practice their skills in the above mentioned areas
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 25.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to cover important topics related to scientific thinking, reasoning, and practice. It aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to develop, test, and communicate research ideas in social sciences, with a focus on communication science.

The course has two core objectives. The first objective is to familiarize students with the conceptualization and operationalization of scientific ideas and arguments. The second objective is to provide students with a set of practical skills to test their ideas in a rigorous and transparent manner and communicate results clearly and persuasively to their peers, policymakers, and the general public.

The course will cover topics such as introduction to scientific reasoning and practice, research methods (conceptualization, operationalization, hypothesis testing, measurement), open science, data collection, ethics, academic writing, and science communication. It should go without saying that this course will not exhaust the list of important works, topics, and methodologies in social sciences.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be graded based on:
1. Their continuous and active participation in class (15%)
2. A response paper (20%)
3. An in-class presentation (25%)
4. A research design essay (40%)

To achieve a particular grade, the total number of points must be within the range mentioned below. Grades will not be rounded up.
A = 1 (Very Good): 87 - 100%
B = 2 (Good): 75 - 86,99%
C = 3 (Satisfactory): 63 - 74,99%
D = 4 (Enough): 50 - 62,99%
F = 5 (Not Enough): 00 - 49,99%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course will consist of 11 lectures which require students' active and continuous participation. Continuous participation and getting a grade of at least 51/100 in each of the assignments are necessary to validate the course. The SE Scientific Skills totals 9 ECTS, i.e., 225 hours of work for the entire semester. For a positive mark, all assignments must be completed in due time.

Examination topics

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Reading list

Students will be provided with a list of mandatory and optional readings they will have to engage with before each lecture.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 05.10.2023 18:28