Scientific Methods and Writing
level of course unit
Master
Learning outcomes of course unit
Graduates/students:
- know scientific methods
- can formulate research questions and prepare a disposal to a specialist topic
- can elaborate a specialist topic with scientific methods
- can independently research for literature
prerequisites and co-requisites
not applicable
course contents
* Regeln des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens
* methodische Vorbereitung der Studierenden auf die Erstellung der Masterarbeit
* Erörtern der wissenschaftliche Methodik einer Masterarbeit
* Formale Gestaltung der Masterarbeit
* Aufstellen von Forschungshypothesen
* Erarbeitung einer Disposition
recommended or required reading
Atteslander, P.; Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung (13. A.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag; 2010
Bänsch, A.; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (11. A.). Berlin: De Gruyter Oldenbourg; 2013
Mayring, P.; Die Praxis der Qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse (2. A.). Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Verlag; 2008
Theisen, M. R.; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten: Technik - Methodik - Form (15. A.). München: Vahlen; 2011
assessment methods and criteria
Thesis
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
2
eLearning quota in percent
15
course-hours-per-week (chw)
1
planned learning activities and teaching methods
English version available soon
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
3
year of study
2.year of studies
recommended optional program components
not applicable
course unit code
MAS.1
type of course unit
seminar-degree
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable