Universität Wien

350449 GLV BA2I - Basic course Scientific Working (2013S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 35 - Sportwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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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. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.03. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.03. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.03. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 09.04. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 16.04. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 23.04. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 30.04. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.05. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.05. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.05. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 04.06. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 11.06. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 18.06. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 25.06. 11:00 - 12:30 ZSU - USZ II, Gruppenraum, 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the course of the seminar the following questions will be developed and answered through practical exercises:
*How do I search for and find an appropriate research topic?
*How do I phrase a research question?
*How and where do I encounter adequate scientific literature?
*How do I properly read a scientific text?
*What are exposés and abstracts? How do I write them?
*How do I compose a scientific paper and which formal criteria do I have to follow (guidelines, writing style, language etc.)?
*How do I cite correctly?
*How do I prepare for and deliver a short presentation?

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Compulsory attendance (max. absenteeism 3 units)
2. Active contributions to the seminar
3. Turn-in of e-learning assignments in due time
4. Presentation of own assignment/ paper (short talk) & preparation of hand out
5. Assignment due date: 25/06/2013.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This seminar will provide a guideline to scientific work and will help you to practically acquire the skills necessary to work independently on your scientific paper or assignment. In addition, you will learn how to present your work both orally and in writing. This course prepares you for some mile stones of university life, such as assignments, presentations or your bachelor’s thesis.

Examination topics

* Theoretical inputs and group work combined with e-learning assignments (Fronter)
* Preparation and presentation (short talk) of an own assignment/scientific paper on social or health aspects of sport sciences
* Discussion of your own work with your fellow students
* Excursion to main library (if desired by the participants) – Introduction to literature data base inquiries

Reading list

Ebster, C. & Stalzer, L. (2008). Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten für Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftler (3., überarb. Aufl.). Wien: WUV-Universitätsverlag.
Franck, N. & Stary, J. (2009). Die Technik wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens (15., überarb. Aufl.). Paderborn: Schöningh.
Wydra, G. (2009). Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten im Sportstudium (3. Aufl.). Aachen: Meyer & Meyer.

Additional references in the course.

Association in the course directory

BA2I

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