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230162 SE Master-Thesis-Seminar: Creation of an exposé (2022S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Update 12.05.2022: statt der heute geplanten Einheit finden Einzelcoachingtermine statt. Am 19.05.2022 wird eine Doppeleinheit ab 15:00 bis 18:00 angeboten (geplant in Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse)

  • Thursday 03.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 10.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 17.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 24.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 31.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 07.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 28.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 05.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 19.05. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Thursday 02.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 09.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 23.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 30.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 10, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this seminar is to support students in writing a proposal for their master's thesis. It is aimed at students who already have clear ideas about the topic of their master's thesis as well as those who are at an earlier stage. It is recommended, however, that the methods modules (quantitative and qualitative) and the research specialisation have already been taken.
The basics of the preparation of the proposal will be worked on: Narrowing and formulating the research question, relationship between theory and empirical research, literature research, general advice regarding research methods. Problems in the preparation of a proposal are dealt with on the basis of concrete questions arising from research practice. Students will have the opportunity to present and discuss their exposés or their research projects for the master thesis. Ideally, a full proposal should be ready at the end of the semester.

Assessment and permitted materials

The aim is to develop a research project taking into account feedback from peers and from the seminar tutor. Relevant for assessment are the presentation of the research project, the preparation of a preliminary research question, as well as the active participation in feedback rounds in large and in small groups.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirement for a positive evaluation is active participation in the sessions (compulsory attendance) along with the following elements:
(a) development and presentation of a research proposal (25%)
b) Preparation of a preliminary synopsis (25%)
c) Preparation of a final synopsis (25%)
d) Participation in peer feedback rounds (25%)
Minimum requirement for passing grade is completion of all assignments as specified.

Examination topics

Relevant and recommended literature will be announced in the first unit.

Reading list

Becker, Howard (2000): Die Kunst des Professionellen Schreibens. Ein Leitfaden für die Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften. Frankfurt am Main u.a.: Campus (2. Auflage)
Esselborn-Krumbiegel, Helga (2017): Von Der Idee zum Text. Eine Anleitung zum wissenschaftlichen Schreiben. Paderborn: Schöningh (5. Auflage)
Wolfsberger, Judith (2016): Frei geschrieben. Mut, Freiheit & Strategie für wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeiten. Wien u.a.: Böhlau (4. Auflage)
Cotrell, Stella (2005): Critical Thinking Skills, London: Palgrave MacMillan.
Seale, Clive (2020): Researching Society and Culture, London: Sage.

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