Syllabus

Title
0054 Academic Writing Workshop - Literature Review
Instructors
Dipl.-Ing. Ilona Szöcs, M.Sc.Ph.D.
Contact details
ilona.szoecs@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
1
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/07/15 to 12/01/15
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Academic Research Techniques - in the field Business Administration
Academic Research Techniques
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 01/11/16 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM TC.5.14
Monday 01/18/16 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Thursday 01/21/16 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.5.04
Monday 01/25/16 02:15 PM - 04:15 PM TC.5.02

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Contents
Overview of the Research Process and the Literature Review, Conceptualizing Research Objectives and Data Sources,Structuring the Literature Review,Assessing the data,Applying Tools and Tips to Enhance your Research
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Learning outcomes

Objectives of the Course:The workshop aims to educate the participants on the research process and developing a literature review. After attending this course, students will be able to:

1) Develop a research study and write a literature review.

2) Identify important facts and information on their chosen research topic.

3) Organize cricital information in a written format.

4) Research properly and source information for their research study.

5) Apply knowledge from international marketing and international business electives.

In addition, this course fosters the following soft skills: Data Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Ability,Writing Skills,Team Competence (criticism and feedback),Time management and work ethics,

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Teaching/learning method(s)
It will be in modular format of two to three hours sessions. Participants will work with the sample material during workshop hours. Written work will be required.
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Assessment

Grade valuation will be based on active participation, writing an analysis, and developing a literature review. Students are assessed primarily based on their participation and written work. Assignments are to be submitted on time, which means that your assignment is to be submitted no later than the deadline. Please note that there are no exceptions to this rule. Attendance is required in specified lectures and workshops.

The grading is as follows:

20% - Active participation in class.

30% - Analysis of an academic text.

50% - Final paper.

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Availability of lecturer(s)
Consultation is by appointment via ilona.szoecs@wu.ac.at.There are also consulting hours as part of the workshop hours.
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Other
Materials are uploaded in the class learn@wu file.  Students will be notified via email accordingly.
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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 Overview of the Research Process and the Literature Review: Participants will learn an overview of the research process as well as the skills necessary for an effective research process. In addition, participants will understand the value of a Literature Review.
2 Conceptualizing Research Topic and Data Sources: In this module participants will learn techniques on how to identify a research topic and proper data sources. The first part is conceptualizing the research theme and identifying the research objectives. This implies the ability of participants to define the research criteria, assignment objectives as well as the scope of material required. Participants will be expected to work in teams in this module.
3 Structuring the Literature Review: Participants will learn how to identify the critical issues important to the research objectives and the value of proper data sourcing. Participants will be given exercises to identify the problem scenarios and will be expected to write an extensive outline for a Literature Review.
4 Assessing the Importance of Researched Data: Participants will learn the importance of research and referencing, data time sequencing and proper use of footnotes. There are several presentation styles in writing a Literature Review. Participants will be expected to write parts of the research paper.
5 Applying Tools and Tips to Enhance your Research:There are various methods participants can utilize to organize insights and concepts necessary for critical thinking. Such methods are dependent on the research topic of each particiant.
Last edited: 2016-01-10



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