Master's Thesis
Niveau
Advanced
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• analyze complex subject-specific, methodological and scientific problems in their research field and derive a precise research question together with a theoretical frame of reference.
• develop a robust research design and justify the choice of methods and of data collection and analysis procedures on the basis of scientific quality criteria.
• collect, structure and evaluate empirical data or literature and theory material and synthesise valid scientific findings from them.
• produce a logically structured, linguistically precise and scientifically sound master's thesis and argue the results reflectively with regard to their scientific and practical contribution.
• evaluate the quality, limitations and transferability of their research and formulate recommendations for action as well as approaches for further research.
• present and defend their research work convincingly, in a way that supports discussion and appropriately for the audience within the framework of the final examination.
• analyze complex subject-specific, methodological and scientific problems in their research field and derive a precise research question together with a theoretical frame of reference.
• develop a robust research design and justify the choice of methods and of data collection and analysis procedures on the basis of scientific quality criteria.
• collect, structure and evaluate empirical data or literature and theory material and synthesise valid scientific findings from them.
• produce a logically structured, linguistically precise and scientifically sound master's thesis and argue the results reflectively with regard to their scientific and practical contribution.
• evaluate the quality, limitations and transferability of their research and formulate recommendations for action as well as approaches for further research.
• present and defend their research work convincingly, in a way that supports discussion and appropriately for the audience within the framework of the final examination.
Prerequisites for the course
Master's thesis colloquium
Course content
- Preparation of the master's thesis
- Academic writing & argumentation
- Preparation for the final examination
- Academic writing & argumentation
- Preparation for the final examination
Recommended specialist literature
- American psychological association (Ed.). (2020). Publication manual of the American psychological association: The official guide to APA style (7th ed).
Assessment methods and criteria
Master's thesis
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
22
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Master's thesis, presentation, final examination
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
4