Universität Wien

240530 SE MM7 Research Design Workshop (2023W)

Continuous assessment of course work

Participation at first session is obligatory!

The lecturer can invite students to a grade-relevant discussion about partial achievements. Partial achievements that are obtained by fraud or plagiarized result in the non-evaluation of the course (entry 'X' in certificate). The plagiarism software 'Turnitin' will be used.

The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the attainment of partial achievements is only allowed if explicitly requested by the course instructor.

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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 02.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum D, NIG 4. Stock
Monday 23.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum D, NIG 4. Stock
Monday 13.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum D, NIG 4. Stock
Monday 11.12. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum D, NIG 4. Stock
Tuesday 09.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Sitzungs-/Prüfungszimmer, NIG 4. Stock
Monday 22.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum D, NIG 4. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The main goal of the seminar is for each student to develop the research design for their MA-thesis. Students should have an idea what they want to work on but they should not yet have conducted their MA fieldwork (in individual cases, this may be acceptable).
In five steps, students will be led to develop research questions, select the appropriate literature and theoretical perspectives, as well as methods, and to envision possible results, before completing their research proposals.
There will be written assignments every time, which need to be presented in plenary or peer-group discussions. Critical discussions of your peers’ assignments are a necessary ingredient for successful completion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Your grade will be determined by the following elements:
MA Research Proposal 50% (or 50 points)
Presentation of Research Question 10% (or 10 points)
Presentation of Literature Research 10% (or 10 points)
Presentation of Methods 10% (or 10 points)
Presentation of anticipated results 10% (or 10 points)
Participation 10% (or 10 points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to receive a passing grade, you need at least 60 points. A 'sehr gut' requires at least 90 out of 100 points (a 'gut' at least 80 points, etc.). Attendance is required throughout the semester.

Examination topics

There will be no exams.

Reading list

Depends mostly on your research interests.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 03.10.2023 16:28