Scientific Writing I: Qualitative Methods
Brief description
Foundations of scientific theory, objectives of academic writing, identification and evaluation of research questions, literature search, evaluating and managing literature sources, process of creating a student research project, time planning for student research projects, structure of a student paper, scientific writing style, formatting and citation rules, creativity techniques, overview of the methods of qualitative social research
Mode of delivery
Präsenzveranstaltung
Type
Pflichtfach
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Haslehner, F. / Springler, E. / Wala, T. (2008): Bachelor- und 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, written assignments, group work, individual exercises
Assessment methods and criteria
30% - participation & performance,
30% - individual assignments,
40% - survey group work and presentation
Prerequisites and co-requisites
none
Infos
Degree programme
European Economy and Business Management (English)
Cycle
Bachelor
ECTS Credits
1.00
Language of instruction
English
Curriculum
Full-Time
Academic year
2025
Semester
2 SS
Incoming
No
Learning outcome
After successful completion of the course, students can formulate and evaluate hypotheses and research questions in the context of a scientific work, specifically a BA thesis, including research, evaluation of sources, and creating a consistent structure. They can distinguish between and apply methods and research approaches of qualitative research.
Course code
1389-20-01-VZ-DE-14