Academic Methods I
level of course unit
1st Master cycle
Learning outcomes of course unit
Participants:
• acquire the skills to independently set up complex research projects, to apply them correctly in a methodical manner and to conduct them correctly
• can correctly apply the formal aspects of academic papers, in particular source work, research, citation and presentation
• can correctly carry out the complex scientific research projects they have designed and present them in writing in a comprehensive academic paper
• know how to conduct scientific reviews. Furthermore, they know how to present results to an academic community and can critically question academic findings
• understand the connections between research practice and fact-based decision-making processes in professional practice
• can critically analyze the results of (AI-based) searches and assess the quality and relevance of the sources found
• acquire the ability to cite sources correctly and to create a bibliography according to the specifications of a specific citation style
• are able to present complex issues precisely and comprehensibly in order to convey their arguments convincingly
• understand the ethical principles and guidelines of scientific work and can apply these in their own research
prerequisites and co-requisites
none
course contents
• Formal aspects of academic papers (Master Thesis guidelines of the FH Kufstein Tirol)
• Aims and components of academic papers
• Development of a research question, hypothesis
• The research process (literature research and literature review)
• Scientific theoretical aspects and scientific discourse
• Exposé, disposition and topic identification
• Use of databases and scientific search engines
• AI-based research and evaluation of scientific literature
• Use of consistent citation styles
• Writing and structuring scientific texts
• Avoiding plagiarism and ethical guidelines in scientific work
recommended or required reading
• Chalmers, A. (2007) Wege der Wissenschaft
• Ebster, C.; Stalzer, L. (2013) Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten für Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftler
• Schütz, M.; Röbken, H. (2016) Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten verfassen: Abschlussarbeiten in Organisationen
• Kipman, U. ; Leopold-Wildburger U.; Reiter T. (2017) Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten 4.0: Vortragen und Verfassen leicht gemacht
• Theisen, M. R.; Theisen, M. (2017) Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten: Erfolgreich bei Bachelor- und Masterarbeit
assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio work
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
6
eLearning quota in percent
50
course-hours-per-week (chw)
3
planned learning activities and teaching methods
ILV (Blended Learning, Inverted Classroom)
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
1
name of lecturer(s)
n.N.
year of study
1
recommended optional program components
none
course unit code
5_WA
type of course unit
seminar-degree
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
nein