234006 UE Propedeuticum: Scientific working (2022W)
Introduction to scientific working
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Th 01.09.2022 09:00 to Fr 23.09.2022 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 31.10.2022 23:59
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
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 follows100%-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.
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
• Critical reading of scientific literature
• Scientific writing: literature review, citation, and style
• (Data) visualisation
• Presentation and feedback skillsMETHODS: 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