Universität Wien

290296 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Development (2023W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
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).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

In addition, two appointments with the respective supervisors for feedback on the first version of the exposé (end of November) and for presentation and feedback on the final version of the exposé (beginning of January).

Monday 09.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Monday 23.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Monday 06.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Monday 27.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Monday 11.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Monday 22.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

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 and regional development, from the identification of the topic to the submission of the finished thesis.

Thematic units for the entire group:
09.10.2023 Introduction
23.10.2023 Kick-off meeting
06.11.2023 Literature search and preparation of the disposition
27.11.2023 Reading and excerpting scientific literature
11.12.2023 Starting the writing process
22.01.2024 Coping with writing problems

In addition, two dates for the presentation and discussion of your dispositions at the end of November and the beginning of January in the groups of the respective supervisors are obligatory. These appointments can take place in the form of individual discussions as well as in the form of group appointments on-site or online.

Assessment and permitted materials

The following partial performances are obligatory: Timely submission of a topic proposal, an initial as well as a final version of the disposition for the Bachelor thesis, final version of the Bachelor thesis.

The use of AI systems such as ChatGPD 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 the presentation and feedback meetings (with the supervisors) at the end of November and beginning of January.
Participation in at least four of the six dates for the entire group.
Submission of one or two topic proposals for the Bachelor's thesis by 23.10.2023.
Submission of an initial disposition for the Bachelor thesis by 20.11.2023
Submission of a final disposition for the Bachelor's thesis by 18.12.2023
Feedback on the status of the Bachelor's thesis at the end of January and at the end of February
Submission of the Bachelor's thesis by 28.02.2024, after prior consultation with the supervisor by 31.03.2024

Examination topics

For the concrete requirements for Bachelor theses in the Bachelor UF Geography and Economics as well as in the Bachelor Geography, see the corresponding guidelines on the homepage of the SSC.

Reading list

Baade, J., H. Gertel, A. Schlottmann 2014: Wissenschaftlich arbeiten. Ein Leitfaden für Studierende der Geographie. Bern (insbes. S. 1-64). Als E-Book, siehe u:search bzw. UB sowie FB (Freihandaufstellung)

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: Mo 19.02.2024 12:46