What does scientific work mean? How do I find literature? How do I read texts and record what I have read? How do I write a term paper? In this seminar, you will deepen your knowledge of the content and methods of academic work and apply them in practice. The following key aspects will be covered:
• Scientific work and thinking
• Researching literature and data
• Reading and processing texts
• Writing scientific papers (formulation of problems and questions, structure, formalities)
The techniques of scientific work are developed and tested in exercises using introductory texts on the subject area "Global Transformation and Migration" as examples. This topic focuses on processes of neoliberal transformation on a global scale and the impact these have on contemporary population mobilities. The seminar is divided into three segments. In the first segment we will start by exploring the nature of scientific work and the different types of academic texts. We are going to conduct exercises on how to engage with texts in a critical manner. In the second segment we are going to focus on the ways to find appropriate academic literature, as well as how to cite them correctly. In segment three we will discuss the approaches to scientific writing and how to preprare for the final term papers. The seminar will also give you the opportunity to find your bearings in the new phase of life that is "studying" and to practice and improve your English speaking and writing skills in an academic environment.
- Lehrende(r): Polina Manolova