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230149 SE Scientific Practice and Knowledge Management (2017W)

7.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

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The lecture with Juan Gorraiz takes place at the 16th of October, 2017, from 3-5 pm.
Place: Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

  • Monday 02.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 03.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 10.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 16.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 24.10. 09:00 - 12:00 PC-Raum 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1.UG
  • Tuesday 31.10. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 07.11. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.11. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 21.11. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 28.11. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 05.12. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 12.12. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 30.01. 09:30 - 17:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar engages with the practical aspects of searching, storing and presenting literature and will provide insight into the basic standards, norms and techniques of scientific practices in the social sciences. You will acquire a range of practical skills to conduct and organise your research. These include how to engage with a specific topic, knowing how (and why) to cite literature, doing literature research and reviews, and engaging with tools to organise and archive your references. We will identify the central publication media within the field of STS and you will be introduced to the services provided by the university library. You will also learn about different tools and techniques to present and communicate your data orally and in written form for different purposes and audiences.
You will work individually as well as collaboratively and also assess and reflect upon your personal strengths and contributions while working within a group. This includes being able to give productive but critical feedback to your peers.
In order to introduce you to some of the theoretical considerations of STS in regard to its own knowledge production, we will critically reflect together on the practical consequences of the used tools and techniques and how they might impinge on the output you produce.

Assessment and permitted materials

To pass the seminar, students are expected to complete the following tasks:
- Participate actively during discussions and practical exercises
- Read the mandatory literature
- Take the midterm test
- Hand in the following written individual assignments on time:
* Two personal reflections on the group working process
* A reading card on a text related to the group work
* Feedback on the reading card of a peer
- Hand in the following written group assignments on time
* A first draft of the bibliography of the research exposé
* The final research exposé as part of the case based learning approach
- As a group, prepare a first general presentation on your case and a final presentation of your research exposé
- Contribute to discussions in class and group work
- Adhere to the general standards of good academic practice

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The grading scheme is based on a total of 100 points. These points will be awarded in relation to students’ performance in meeting the course learning aims in the different obligatory tasks.
The maximum number of points to be acquired for each task is:

- Participation: 20 points (Preparation and active participation in the discussion of all sessions; Reflections 1 & 2)
- Written Individual Work: 15 points (10 points reading card, 5 points feedback on reading card of a peer)
- Group Work: 40 points (5 points general presentation of case, 5 points first draft of bibliography, 25 points final research exposé, 5 points presentation of research exposé)
- Midterm Test: 25 points

Minimum requirements
A minimum of 50 points is necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.

Grades
100-87 points Excellent (1)
86-75 points Good (2)
74-63 points Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points Sufficient (4)
49-0 points Unsatisfactory (5) (fail)

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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