Scientific Writing III: Academic Writing

Brief description

Objectives of scientific work, formulation and evaluation of research questions, literature research, evaluation and management of literature sources, preparation process of a research paper, time planning for research papers, structure and outline of a research paper, scientific writing style, formatting and citation rules, creativity techniques.

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Haslehner, F. / Wala, T. (2008): Bachelor- and Diplomarbeiten an Fachhochschulen, Wien: LexisNexis Rössl, D. (Hrsg.) (2008): Die Diplomarbeit in der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. Ein Leitfaden, 4th edition, Wien: facultas

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, discussions, group work, individual written work

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment: research proposal, progress reports

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Scientific Writing I + II

Infos

Degree programme

European Economy and Business Management (English)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

1.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

5 WS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

Building on the skills taught in the courses on qualitative and quantitative methods, the focus here is on teaching scientific writing skills that prepare and coach students in writing their BA thesis.

Course code

1389-20-01-VZ-DE-53