Universität Wien

290296 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Development (2025S)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 16.06. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

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. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 17.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 31.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 07.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 12.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 26.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim is to provide ongoing support during the bachelor's paper writing process, from finding the topic to submitting the finished paper. The thematic focus is put particularly on sustainability transitions.

Thematic units for the whole group:
17.03.2025 Kick-off for the course
31.03.2025 The start of writing the bachelor's paper
07.04.2025 The outline (disposition)
12.05.2025 Working with scientific literature and empirically
26.05.2025 Writing the bachelor's paper
16.06.2025 Overcoming hurdles until the paper is submitted

In addition, two sessions to discuss your outline (disposition) in subgroups with your supervisor at the end of April and at the end of May are mandatory.

Assessment and permitted materials

Submission of two topic proposals by 31.03.2025
Submission of an initial outline for the bachelor's paper by 21.04.2025
Mandatory participation in discussions with the supervisor (in subgroups) at the end of April and end of May
Submission of a final outline for the bachelor's paper by 18.05.2025
Submission of the bachelor's paper by 31.08.2025 (in consultation with the supervisor by 30.09.2025)

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

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation in at least four of the six thematic units
Participation in the two appointments with supervisors
Timely submission of two topic proposals, a first and a final version of the disposition, timely submission of the completed bachelor's paper

Examination topics

For the specific requirements for bachelor's papers in the Bachelor UF Geography and Economics as well as in the Bachelor Geography, see the corresponding guidelines on the SSC homepage.

Reading list

Baade, J., H. Gertel, A. Schlottmann 2014: Wissenschaftlich arbeiten. Ein Leitfaden für Studierende der Geographie. Bern (insbes. S. 19-64). Als E-Book, siehe u:search bzw. UB sowie FB (Freihandaufstellung)

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: Fr 28.02.2025 09:06