Scientific work

second cycle Master

The course provides advanced knowledge in the area of scientific work. Students engage with the structure, content, format, and linguistic presentation of scientific papers at an advanced level. The focus is on the development and structuring of complex research questions, as well as the fundamental design and evaluation of appropriate research methodologies. In addition, students analyze scientific texts with regard to argumentation structure, research logic, and presentation of results, deepening their understanding of principles for scientific analysis and interpretation. This encompasses both the content and structure, as well as form and language, at an advanced level. The practical application of these skills prepares students, both formally and methodologically, for the preparation of their master’s thesis. This also includes the discussion and critical examination of the scientific methodology of a master’s thesis. To support students in identifying relevant and high-quality research questions, potential topics and hypotheses are explored and discussed.

Basic features and techniques of scientific work (bachelor level)

The course provides advanced knowledge in the area of scientific work. Students engage with the structure, content, format, and linguistic presentation of scientific studies at a high level. The focus is on the development and structuring of complex research questions, as well as the fundamental design and evaluation of appropriate research methodologies.
In addition, students analyze scientific papers with regard to argumentation structure, research logic, and presentation of results, deepening their understanding of principles for scientific analysis and interpretation. This encompasses both the content and structure, as well as form and language, at an advanced level.
The practical application of these skills prepares students, both formally and methodologically, for the preparation of their master’s thesis. This also includes the discussion and critical examination of the scientific methodology of a master’s thesis. To support students in identifying relevant and high-quality research questions, potential topics and hypotheses are explored and discussed.

- Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2024). Research methods for business students (9th ed.). Pearson.
- Bryman, A. (2016). Social research methods (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.
- Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
- Kumar, V., Leone, R., Aaker, D., & Day, G. (2019). Marketing research (13th ed.). Wiley.
- selected scientific papers

Seminar paper
Presentation

English

4

Seminar, papers, group work, discussions

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