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234004 SE Research Seminar: Empirical Study (2023W)

10.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE

Prerequisite: successful completion of compulsory modules 1 and 2
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

On 4th and 10th of October, the course starts at 9am
On 17th of October, 25th October, 16th of November and 30th of November the course starts at 2pm
On 8th November the course starts at 12pm

  • Wednesday 04.10. 08:00 - 13:00 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Tuesday 10.10. 08:00 - 13:00 PC-Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Untergeschoß
  • Tuesday 17.10. 13:15 - 18:00 PC-Seminarraum 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Untergeschoß
  • Wednesday 25.10. 13:15 - 18:00 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 08.11. 11:30 - 16:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Thursday 16.11. 13:15 - 18:00 Seminarraum 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 23.11. 09:45 - 13:00 PC-Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Untergeschoß
  • Thursday 30.11. 13:15 - 18:00 PC-Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Untergeschoß
  • Thursday 14.12. 09:45 - 13:00 PC-Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Untergeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course, students will learn how to plan and conduct a quantitative research project. The major aim of this course is to apply learned knowledge about demographic methods and scientific working to practice by conducting a small empirical study about a topic of choice. The course also aims at preparing the students for writing their Master's Thesis.

The first three sessions are dedicated to the following topics:
- Research project design
- Critical evaluation of existing data
- Reproducibility and open science practices
During these sessions, students also start exploring the theme they would like to research.

In the second part of the course, students are expected to conduct their own research project. Support will be given by the lecturers in the form of individual and group coaching.

Assessment and permitted materials

The performance components consist of (i) active class participation, (ii) an interim presentation of students' own research project and (iii) a scientific poster presentation of the final results.

(i) Active class participation (20%): Students are asked to actively participate in class and prepare take-home assignments. Moreover, they are expected to show up prepared at the coaching sessions to discuss the progress of their research projects and to provide peer feedback to their colleagues.
(ii) Interim presentation (30%)
(iii) Scientific poster presentation (50%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a successful completion of the course, all performance components must be delivered on time and passed individually (at least 60% per performance component). The final grade will be determined as follows:

100%-91%: Excellent (1)
90%-81%: Good (2)
80%-71%: Satisfactory (3)
70%-60%: Sufficient (4)
< 60%: Unsatisfactory (5)

Attendance is compulsory; one absence will be excused if the lecturers are informed beforehand.

Examination topics

Reading list

Relevant literature will be announced and provided in class in due time.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 26.09.2023 12:08