Scientific Work

44M0159

Master

English, German

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

The module is taught primarily in English. Special language-dependent topics such as academic writing and research funding are offered in English and German. 

The module prepares students to work and publish scientifically on the basis of 7 workshops. In the action-oriented workshops, the question of what science is and what criteria science has to fulfill is explored. Methods for realisation of science were discussed and trained. We also discuss and practise how science communicates to the outside world. The workshops focus on scientific aspects as well as planning and social science aspects. All module workshops will be held in English. Two language-oriented workshops are also offered in German.      

Workshops:

1. what is science and how do we put it into practice?    

2. creation of posters

3. graphic and tabular presentation of research results

4. publication and scientific career

5a. Scientific writing (English)

5b. Scientific writing (German)

6. poster presentation and short presentations

7a. Research proposals and research funding (in English)

7b. Research proposals and research funding (D, EU, in German)

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Presentation and Written examination

Poster presentation (50 %) +2 hour written examination.  Two examinants will evaluate students within both examination forms.

The examinations are held in English. 

Poster presentation 10-20 minutes + two-hour written examination

English language skills (good school level) spoken and written

If these skills are completely lacking, a language course must be taken at our university

In this module, students learn the basics of scientific work. To this end, various workshops are held in different subject areas. In joint poster presentations, they will also learn about connections from areas of knowledge that were previously not directly known to them.  

In this module, students learn specifically how to formulate a scientific topic from a research question, how it can be dealt with in concrete terms and what possibilities exist for making the new knowledge available to the public and the scientific community. 

Students acquire the following skills:

1. methods for scientific data collection, experiment execution, project realization

2. methods for the presentation of scientific data, results and projects

3. methods for planning and structuring research projects and research proposals

The knowledge and skills acquired are used directly in projects and Master's theses of the respective degree program. Likewise, the methods and skills learned are of great importance in later professional life, especially in the scientific sector. In addition, the output of the module serves to better evaluate and assess the scientific nature of studies, data sources etc. in general.     

By attending the module, students are trained to be able to decide more objectively which information, news and products are scientific innovations and which are not. They are also able to review and evaluate articles, projects, etc. and thus perform activities in the scientific community and innovation business.

The module trains students to be able to participate in scientific communication and discussion in their area of specialization in words, texts and images in English.  

• By confidently dealing with English-language bio sensor literature, English presentations and discussions, students gain professionalism and scientific self-confidence. They learn and practise communication in a foreign language at a scientific level. This enables them to give presentations at international conferences with confidence and self-assurance.

• Rath, Thomas

• Rath, Thomas
• Dierend, Werner
• Kussin, Matthias
• Waßmuth, Ralf
• Naz, Ali Ahmad

N.N. Professur MLT