Universität Wien

400006 SE Research Design and Causal Models (2020W)

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Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 05.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Monday 12.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Monday 09.11. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Monday 23.11. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Monday 07.12. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Monday 11.01. 14:00 - 16:45 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Monday 18.01. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar focuses on various questions with regards to a PhD research design in the social sciences. We deal with the following questions: which elements should be included in a PhD research proposal in the social sciences? How to find a ‘good’ (overarching) research question? How to embed the research question theoretically? Furthermore, we deal with measuring concepts in the social sciences and causal inference. By doing so, PhD students should be able to find the best methodological approach to tackle their research question. The aim is to develop a first draft of a PhD research proposal. Students will have ample opportunities to present parts of their PhD research proposal.

The seminar will take place live in the lecture hall 10 ("Präsenzlehre").

Assessment and permitted materials

• Written Research Proposal at the end of the seminar
• Presentations on the PhD proposal during classes and acting as discussant on other students’ PhD proposal
• Presentations of readings during classes
• Attendance and active collaboration

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

• Written Research Proposal at the end of the seminar (40%)
• Presentations on the PhD proposal during classes and acting as discussant on other students’ PhD proposal (30%)
• Presentations of readings during classes (5-10 minutes each), and developing discussion points for the following class discussions (20%)
• Attendance and active collaboration in class discussions (10%)
Please note: In order to complete the seminar with a positive grade students have to pass all seminar parts with a positive assessment.

Examination topics

Reading list

The syllabus will be announced in the first session.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 30.09.2021 13:30