After passing this seminar, students should be able to

• define, structure and solve research problems in the field of humanitarian logistics (and sustainable logistics).
• define a research question for this purpose.
  
• prepare, present and discuss a research proposal including structure and research design.
  
• identify, classify and use references appropriately to answer the research question.
  
• select the appropriate research and analysis methodology.
• write, present and argue the indepently written scientific paper including research results.

Additionally, students should gain the following capabilities:

• Social competence, communication with lecturers and other students
• Ability to decide independently based on acquired knowledge 
  
• Presentation skill in front of a professional audience
• Time management, organisation skills and goal-orientation
• Assess the quality of scientific papers in a structured way 

Criteria for grading for students writing a bachelor thesis:

• Peer Review report of final paper 10%
• Leading discussion in final presentation of reviewed paper 5%
  
• Written Research Proposal 20%
  
• Work-in-Progress Status of the bachelor thesis (positive grade prerequisite for passing the course) 50%
• Presentation of the proposal and final paper 15%
• The bachelor thesis is graded separately

Criteria for grading for students writing a seminar paper:

• Peer Review of final paper 10%
• Leading discussion in final presentation of reviewed paper 5%
  
• Written Research Proposal 20%
• Seminar paper (positive grade prerequisite for passing the course) 50%
• Presentation of the proposal and final paper 15%

 Lectures start punctually.  Attendance in the first lecture ismandatory for the participation in the course. If an absence cannot be avoidedinform the lecturers at mhakimif@wu.ac.at  or cburkart@wu.ac.at before class and provide some form of proof for the absence (e.g. medicalconfirmation) in the next session. In total, a minimum requirement forattendance of 80% is required to pass the course.

If the attendance falls below 80% for students receiving partial credit, students are graded with 5 (Nicht genügend). See further: https://www.wu.ac.at/fileadmin/wu/h/students/Pruefungsorganisation/Gesetzesgrundlagen/Pruefungsordnung_03.12.2014.pdf

Cooperation with other students is encouraged. However, the final write-up must be done individually. ‘Duplicate’ submissions are unacceptable and will receive a score of zero.