| The course will cover the following contents: |
- methodology:
- qualitativ methods
- quantitative methods
- measurement theory
- statistical methods
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- technical writing and scientific reports:
- research for scientific contributions
- forward search and backward search
- scientific databases
- citation guidelines and citation styles
- structure of scientific publications in the field of computer science
- publication processes
- publication opportunities
- re-print archives
- open access
- impact factors and publication indices
- publication culture
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- Review processes:
- peer review
- open review
- review policies (open, blind, double-blind)
- publication systems
- ethical aspects
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- Tools for scientific research and writing:
- software tools (latex, share latex, ...)
- resources
- tools for data processing, data analysis, and data visualization
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- Information visualization and visual communication
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- Hands-On support for the writing of scientific English reports
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- Presentation techniques:
- oral presentations
- computer-supported presentations
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| Pre-requisites: |
none |
| Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences): |
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| Knowledge: |
The students learn scientific research techniques, such as scientific search engines or digital libraries. The students know the structure of scientific publications in their area of research. The students know about the basic principles of scientific research and the academic practice, such as the critical reflection on information and results, the importance of authorship, the usage and setting of references, and the quality requirements of sources and references. |
| Capabilities: |
The students are able to use scientific search engines to research on a specific topic by applying search techniques. The students can access, on their own, a given scientific seminar topic, and are capable of summarizing it and presenting it in a scientific talk and discussion. |
| Competences: |
The students are empowered to access a given scientific topic on their own by applying their knowledge and capabilities. The students can judge and sort scientific publications on a given topic and relate them to each other. The students deepen their competences on written discussion, oral presentation and disputation, as well as the presentation of complex topics. |
| Media usage: |
The following media format will be used: |
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- computer-supported presentations for the talks delivered by the participants
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| Languages of instruction: |
The course will be held in English. |
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| Learning organization: |
Lecture |
| Scheduled dates: |
see StudIP |
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| Course criteria & registration: |
Please refer to the official announcements of the university office (Studiensekretariat). They will be announced usually 4-6 weeks after the start of the term. Please direct all information requests directly and solely to the university office (Studiensekretariat). |
