Master thesis and colloquium

Consolidation

The students are able to: • independently prepare and elaborate a subject-specific topic as well as review and apply it using scientific methods • carry out complex scientific research projects • apply scientific and research methods • apply the basics of scientific work • present scientific facts • critically question scientific findings • independently write a scientific paper at the level of a Master Thesis

Module Data Analysis and Empirical Methods and contents from the modules with cross connections to the topic of the master thesis of the semesters 1 to 3

Students must independently complete a Master thesis of 20 ECTS = 500 h. Regular meetings to discuss the current status and progress of the Master thesis with the accompanying academic supervision serve as support. In the context of a colloquium with the scope of 2 ECTS = 50h, the following course contents are dealt with: • Independent preparation and elaboration of an interdisciplinary subject • Finding and substantiation of the methodology • Content-related and organizational support for the preparation of the Master thesis • Presenting and defending academic papers • Leading discussions on academic papers • Information on the final Master's examination The preparation for the final examination is included with 2 ECTS = 50h.

• Heisen, M. R. und M. Theisen, 2017. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten: erfolgreich bei Bachelor- und Masterarbeit. München: Franz Vahlen • Sandberg, B., 2017. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten von Abbildung bis Zitat: Lehr- und Übungsbuch für Bachelor, Master und Promotion. 3. Auflage. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Oldenbourg • Reinders, H. et al., 2011. Empirische Bildungsforschung: Strukturen und Methoden. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften

Master thesis and presentation

German

24

50

1.0

Blended Learning

4

director of studies

MA

integrated lecture

Compulsory

none