Universität Wien

340170 VO Introduction to academic research and writing (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
STEOP
Moodle

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Details

max. 1000 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 13.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 20.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 27.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 03.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 10.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 17.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 01.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students acquire basic knowledge about the theory of science and gain insights into the process and methods of scientific research. They become acquainted with the main steps involved in academic writing (topic, research question, methods) and learn to process scientific literature and adhere to the formal guidelines in effect at the Center for Translation Studies.

Assessment and permitted materials

Multiple-choice exam as part of the StEOP examination module.
Students who do not take the exam as part of the StEOP (e.g. exchange students) must notify the course leader by email.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least 50% in the StEOP multiple-choice exam (held on site).
ATTENTION: The exam that is not held as part of the StEOP also takes place on site, but with open-ended questions and at a different time.

Examination topics

Lectures (with presentation slides available on Moodle) and readings

Reading list

Will be indicated in class where needed.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 17.12.2025 07:07