Universität Wien

234006 UE Propedeuticum: Scientific working (2022W)

Introduction to scientific working

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE
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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

Kindly note that the course starts at 14:00 (NOT at 13:15)

  • Wednesday 05.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 07.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 12.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 14.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 19.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 21.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Thursday 15.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Wednesday 11.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 13.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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. This course also provides short one-on-one sessions in which students receive individual feedback on their scientific essay.

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

Assessment and permitted materials

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

(i) Essay (40%): Students will write an essay on a research question of their choice, practicing everything they have learned throughout the course. They will receive written and personal feedback on that essay.

(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 (25%): 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.

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; up to two absences will be excused if the lecturers are informed beforehand.

Examination topics

Reading list

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

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 04.10.2022 07:09