Syllabus

Title
5648 Academic Research Techniques
Instructors
Dr. Edith Ipsmiller
Contact details
edith.ipsmiller@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
1
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/13/23 to 02/28/23
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Academic Research Techniques
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 03/07/23 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.17
Wednesday 03/08/23 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.17
Thursday 03/09/23 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.17
Friday 03/10/23 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.17

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Contents
The course covers the foundations of scientific research. Each unit will focus on particular skills which are relevant to the successful completion of a Bachelor paper.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to: - develop a research proposal for their bachelor paper in the field of "International Business" which is both scientifically relevant and practically feasible - understand and competently apply the basic principles of empirical research in the social sciences to the field of "International Business" study - formulate clear cause-and-effect relationships in the context of "International Business" and derive and formulate well-defined hypotheses - apply basic methods for testing hypotheses and developing theoretical models - self-manage the bachelor paper research and writing process - meet the fomal criteria of a bachelor paper - present the results of scientific paper or research
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Attendance requirements

As this is a highly interactive class, regular attendance is mandatory. In-class discussions play a vital role in the course design and they can only be fruitful if everyone attends and contributes on a regular basis.

Students have to attend at least 80% of the scheduled sessions in order to meet the attendance requirements. However, they will not be able to collect contribution points for the respective sessions missed.

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Teaching/learning method(s)
The course format is primarily interactive including group assignments, presentations and discussions. Students will learn to apply relevant concepts of scientific research to practical exercises discussed in class.
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Assessment

The final grade will be composed by individual class participation (30%), one group assignment (presentation; 30%) and a final written assignment (individual work; 40%). Absences from class reduce overall class participation and therefore negatively impact the individual final grade.

Grading scale: >90% Excellent (1), >80% Good (2), >70% Satisfactory (3), >50% Sufficient (4), <50% Fail (5)

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Readings

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Availability of lecturer(s)
edith.ipsmiller@wu.ac.at
Last edited: 2023-02-15



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