Universität Wien

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

Examination dates

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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