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234004 SE Research Seminar: Empirical Study (2025W)

10.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Th 09.10. 08:00-13:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    The course will take place at the PSK on 29.01.2026

    • Thursday 16.10. 08:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Thursday 30.10. 08:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Thursday 13.11. 08:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    In this course, students will learn how to plan and conduct a quantitative research project. The major aim of this course is to apply learned knowledge about demographic methods and scientific working to practice by conducting a small empirical study about a topic of choice. The course also aims at preparing the students for writing their Master's Thesis.

    The first three sessions are dedicated to the following topics:
    - Research project design
    - Critical evaluation of existing data
    - Reproducibility and open science practices
    During these sessions, students also start exploring the theme they would like to research.

    In the second part of the course, students are expected to conduct their own research project. Support will be given by the lecturers in the form of individual and group coaching.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    The performance components consist of (i) active class participation, (ii) an interim presentation of students' own research project and (iii) a scientific poster presentation of the final results.

    (i) Active class participation (20%): Students are asked to actively participate in class and prepare take-home assignments. Moreover, they are expected to show up prepared at the coaching sessions to discuss the progress of their research projects and to provide peer feedback to their colleagues.
    (ii) Interim presentation (30%)
    (iii) Scientific poster presentation (50%)

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    For a successful completion of the course, all performance components must be delivered on time and passed individually (at least 60% per performance component). 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; one absence will be excused if the lecturers are informed beforehand.

    Examination topics

    tba

    Reading list

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

    Association in the course directory

    Last modified: Fr 27.06.2025 10:06