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330015 VO Scientific Work (2025W)

Methodology of Research and Interpretation of Literature

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

    Classes

    LV Termine:

    MI 07.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    FR 09.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    MO 12.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7. UZA II

    MI 14.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    FR 16.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    MO 19.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    MI 21.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    FR 23.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    MO 26.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    MI 28.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    FR 30.01.2026 13:15 bis 15:45 Uhr im HS 7, UZA II

    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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    Last modified: Fr 27.06.2025 10:06