Bachelor´s Thesis Seminar
Niveau
Consolidation
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The students are able to:
• Define a topic independently and formulate a question independently
• Present the “state of the art” in the context of the question and, if necessary, critical-ly compare different views
• Independently collect, interpret and critically reflect on data with the help of a self-chosen academic methodology, thereby developing and further developing argu-ments and problem solutions
• Present results in a comprehensible manner and according to academic standards in the form of a Bachelor thesis
• Organize oneself
• Independently prepare and learn knowledge and skills from cross-connections of the course contents for the final Bachelor examination in a systematic manner
• Define a topic independently and formulate a question independently
• Present the “state of the art” in the context of the question and, if necessary, critical-ly compare different views
• Independently collect, interpret and critically reflect on data with the help of a self-chosen academic methodology, thereby developing and further developing argu-ments and problem solutions
• Present results in a comprehensible manner and according to academic standards in the form of a Bachelor thesis
• Organize oneself
• Independently prepare and learn knowledge and skills from cross-connections of the course contents for the final Bachelor examination in a systematic manner
Prerequisites for the course
Scientific and empirical methods (WIS.1), Selected topics scientific and
empirical methods (WIS.2) and contents from the modules with links to the topic of the Bachelor thesis of semesters 1 to 5.
empirical methods (WIS.2) and contents from the modules with links to the topic of the Bachelor thesis of semesters 1 to 5.
Course content
The module includes the preparation of a Bachelor thesis of 8 ECTS. Within the framework of the Bachelor thesis, regular meetings are held to discuss the current status and progress of the Bachelor thesis with the accompanying academic supervision. The following content is also taught:
• Advancing the knowledge of scientific methods in relation to the independent Bachelor thesis
• Visualization of scientific results such as posters, video, infographics
In addition to the Bachelor thesis, the final board examination (final Bachelor examination)up to 2 ECTS forms part of this module. Students receive information on the final Bachelor examination and are supported in preparing for the examination.
• Advancing the knowledge of scientific methods in relation to the independent Bachelor thesis
• Visualization of scientific results such as posters, video, infographics
In addition to the Bachelor thesis, the final board examination (final Bachelor examination)up to 2 ECTS forms part of this module. Students receive information on the final Bachelor examination and are supported in preparing for the examination.
Recommended specialist literature
• Alley, M. (2018). The craft of scientific writing (Fourth edition). Springer.
• American psychological association (Ed.). (2020). Publication manual of the American psychological association: The official guide to APA style (7th ed). American psychological association.
• Gastel, B., & Day, R. (2019). How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (1st ed). Greenwood. https://doi.org/10.5040/9798400666926
• American psychological association (Ed.). (2020). Publication manual of the American psychological association: The official guide to APA style (7th ed). American psychological association.
• Gastel, B., & Day, R. (2019). How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (1st ed). Greenwood. https://doi.org/10.5040/9798400666926
Assessment methods and criteria
Bachelor thesis and presentation
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
10
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Blended learning and supervision of the Bachelor thesis
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
6