Universität Wien

330015 VO Scientific Work (2024W)

Methodology of Research and Interpretation of Literature

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 10.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Monday 13.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 15.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Friday 17.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Monday 20.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 22.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Friday 24.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Monday 27.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 29.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
  • Friday 31.01. 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Objectives
The students will be able to
use literature databases for their own research
classify studies and experimental designs
summarize and illustrate their own data according to the principles of good publication practice

Contents
How to find a paper: research and documentation
How to read a paper: types of manuscripts, quality assessment
How to write a paper: manuscript styles and format, rules of citation
How to publish a paper: publication ethics, review process

Methods
Power point presentations
Journal articles and reviews on current topics of Methodolgy of research/Interpretation of Literature after prior announcement

Assessment and permitted materials

Final written exam, 60 min (multiple choice) requiring personal attendance, no supporting resources allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

at least 60% of maximum points to pass the exam
Valuation key:
1–very good (100,00-90,00%)
2–good (89,99-80,00%)
3–satisfactory (79,99-70,00%)
4–adequate (69,99-60,00%)
5–insufficient (59,99-0,00%)

Examination topics

Relevant for the exam are (in each case from the current course schedule): Lectures on the topics listed above, discussion of pertinent literature

Reading list

Text books

Niedermaier, K. Recherchieren und Dokumentieren, UVK Verlagsgesellschaft; 1. Auflage 2010, ISBN: 978-3825233563

Hall, G. How to Write a Paper, John Wiley & Sons; 5. Auflage 2013, ISBN: 978-1118488737

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