Universität Wien

290052 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning (2025W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 01.12. 16:45-18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518

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: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 13.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 20.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 10.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 12.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to provide ongoing content-related, methodological and organisational support in the writing process of a Bachelor's thesis in the subject area of human geography & spatial research and spatial planning, from the identification of the topic to the submission of the finished thesis.

Assessment and permitted materials

The following partial performances are obligatory: Attendance, timely presentation of a topic proposal, written peer-feedback, final version of the Bachelor thesis.

The use of AI systems such as ChatGPT for the preparation of preliminary work for the Bachelor's thesis is possible, but must be documented and critically reflected upon. The Bachelor's thesis itself must be an independent achievement. The supervisors can invite students to an oral reflection discussion on the submitted work before the final assessment of the Bachelor's thesis.

This course uses Turnitin. By registering for the course, you agree to the plagiarism check of the submitted content.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Compulsory participation in course session.
Timely submission of presentations and feedbacks.
Submission of the Bachelor's thesis by 01.02.2026; extension possible if supervisor agrees upon until 31.03.2026.

Examination topics

see Moodle

Reading list

Baade, J., H. Gertel, A. Schlottmann (2021): Wissenschaftlich arbeiten. Ein Leitfaden für Studierende der Geographie. Bern: UTB. Als e-book via u:search erhältlich.

Karmasin, M., Ribing, R. (2024): Die Gestaltung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten. Ein Leitfaden für Facharbeit/VWA, Seminararbeiten, Bachelor-, Master-, Magister- und Diplomarbeiten sowie Dissertationen. Wien: facultas. Als e-book via u:search erhältlich.

Kruse, O. (2024): Kritisches Denken und Argumentieren. Studieren, aber richtig. Bern: UTB. Als e-book via u:search erhältlich.

Association in the course directory

(BA GG 7.2) (BA GG 8.2) (BA UF GW 21a)

Last modified: Tu 28.10.2025 10:07