Wissenschaftliches Schreiben - Theorie und Praxis

What it is about

In this module you will learn systematically how scientific writing is planned, written, revised and reviewed. In the end you can formulate a research question, a research objective and a central method, as well as create a draft for a scientific paper and develop it in correct form.

What you will be able to do

• Formulate a relevant problem statement and research objective
• Name the key method for a scientific work
• Create a draft for a scientific paper
• Compose clear argumentative structure, discussion and conclusion
• Identify scientifically valid information sources
• Provide references with reference software in a reference style
• Conduct constructive peer reviews
• Collaborate in an academic environment

What the module consists of

• VorlesungIntroduction to theory, differences to technical/advisory works; central concepts of scientific work
• ÜbungPractical writing exercises (macro- and micro-writing), literature research, referencing, peer reviews
• Feedback-SitzungenFeedback on contributions and the revision of texts

Teaching method

• Partizipative VorlesungenConveying fundamentals and discussion of central content
• ÜbungenApplication of technical writing skills and practical implementation
• Präsentationen und GruppendiskussionenPromoting understanding of research processes and exchange
• Feedback zu BeiträgenSupport in revision and improvement of texts