010.019 (21W) Scientific Writing (in English)

Wintersemester 2021/22

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First course session
05.10.2021 11:00 - 13:00 online Off Campus

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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.

Lecturer

Mag. Dr. Elena Theuermann

Course title german

Scientific Writing (in English)

Type

Course (continuous assessment course )

Course model

Online course

Hours per Week

2.0

ECTS credits

4.0

Registrations

12 (20 max.)

Organisational unit

SchreibCenter (SC)

Language of instruction

English

possible language(s) of the assessment

English

Course begins on

05.10.2021

eLearning

Go to Moodle course

Seniorstudium Liberale

Yes

Time and place

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Course Information

English

Intended learning outcomes

The course covers the basics of writing and presenting a scientific text. The students become familiar with important methods and tools and learn how to apply them by:

identifying an issue;
researching, assessing,
citing and paraphrasing the necessary information;
planning and writing texts;
employing descriptive, narrative and expository modes;
recognizing and correcting basic grammatical errors, specifically errors of:
- subject/verb agreement,
- verb tense,
- pronoun agreement,
- usage ofprepositions and articles; etc
improving academic and idiomatic vocabulary.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

On-line Session: presentation of a Power Point Lecture;
Writing Groups /Writing as a Team
Moodle Writing Activities;
Individual Portfolio:
- short presentations,
- exercises for self check using case studies),
- feedback and discussion;
Writing Workshops.
In-class Tests.

Course content

The rules and conventions of scientific writing should be communicated early and often. This course is designed to reinforce

essay composition skills and
introduce students to the practice of writing for academic purposes.

It will place equal or greater emphasis on macro-level composition skills such as:

essay structure,
paragraph structure,
coherence, unity;

and micro-level skills such as:

sentence structure,
grammar,
vocabulary,
spelling and mechanics.

Course topics will also include the following:

basic rhetorical modes (narration, description, exposition);
writing process (pre-writing, writing, re-writing);
effective use of quotation, paraphrase and summary;
grammar & mechanics as needed;
reading and responding to assigned readings.

Prior knowledge expected

Very good knowledge of English.

Literature

Will be announced or provided in class.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

English

Examination methodology

Scientific Writing Project
individual Writing Portfolio
short oral presentations
in-class Writing Activities and Tests
participation during the course.

Examination topic(s)

You need to demonstrate 4 Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO 1- Use brainstorming, organizing and planning techniques to generate ideas and narrow down a topic before completing a plan for a piece of writing, and be able to locate and select appropriate sources when needed including the use of library resources.

CLO 2- Deploy appropriate skills and strategies to further understanding of academic vocabulary in context.

CLO 3- Use material from relevant reliable sources to develop clear and detailed text acknowledging materials used by citing sources in APA or Harvard format and using direct quotations correctly so that detailed information is communicated reliably and with appropriate acknowledgement. Understanding the seriousness of plagiarizing and the consequences of doing so.

CLO 4- Draft, revise, edit and proofread written work largely independently using appropriate reference materials, tools, software or websites where necessary.

Writing Portfolio will reflect

your readings and writing skills that have been taught over the period of the course.
your ability to demonstrate the knowledge of 5 Course Modules of theory and practice,
successfully done 5 self-check Sets of exercises in Moodle
Final Course Project being presented at an online Course Conference

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

To finish the Course successfully you need to:

pass 4 graded Tests based on 5 MODULES of Theory and Practice in 12 Power Point Lectures and 5 Courseworks (SET-Blocks of Exercises in MOODLE_Self-check Sections).
present 1 graded Final Course Project
participate actively in on-line sessions

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

Bachelor's degree programme Applied Cultural Studies (SKZ: 642, Version: 16W.2)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 10.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Master's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 918, Version: 12W.4)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Informatik (SKZ: 414, Version: 15W.2)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 5.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Informatik (SKZ: 414, Version: 19W.2)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 5.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 20.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Bachelor's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 522, Version: 17W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Bachelor's degree programme Management Information Systems (SKZ: 522, Version: 20W.2)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 6. Semester empfohlen

Bachelor's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 522, Version: 12W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme International Management (SKZ: 908, Version: 19W.1)
- Subject: Options (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme International Management (SKZ: 908, Version: 16W.1)
- Subject: Options (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelorstudium Informationstechnik (SKZ: 289, Version: 17W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.5 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Bachelorstudium Informationstechnik (SKZ: 289, Version: 17W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.5 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Master's degree programme Media and Convergence Management (SKZ: 150, Version: 13W.2)
- Subject: Options (Optional subject)
  - Options ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen

Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
- Subject: Free Electives (Optional subject)
  - Free Electives ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelorstudium Technische Mathematik (SKZ: 201, Version: 17W.1)
- Subject: Sprache und Kommunikation (Compulsory elective)
  - 16.2 Lehrveranstaltungen aus dem Angebot des SchreibCenter ( 0.0h XX / 10.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 17W.3)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 18.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Bachelor's degree programme Technical Mathematics (SKZ: 201, Version: 12W.2)
- Subject: Sprache und Kommunikation (Compulsory elective)
  - Lehrveranstaltungen aus dem Angebot des SchreibCenter ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 13W.2)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 18.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme Adult Learning and Education and Vocational Education and Training (SKZ: 847, Version: 20W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 10.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen

Master's degree programme Social Pedagogy and Social Inclusion (SKZ: 846, Version: 20W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 10.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen

Master's degree programme Diversity Education in School and Society (SKZ: 545, Version: 20W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 10.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen

Master's degree programme School Pedagogy (SKZ: 545, Version: 09W.3)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme Adult and Professional Education (SKZ: 847, Version: 09W.3)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen

Master's degree programme Social Pedagogy and Integrative Pedagog (SKZ: 846, Version: 09W.3)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme Business and Law (SKZ: 909, Version: 12W.4)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelor's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 640, Version: 11W.5)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - FW 17.1 Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 16.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Master's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 840, Version: 12W.4)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Bachelor's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 650, Version: 17W.2)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Bachelor's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 650, Version: 05W.4)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 18.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 850, Version: 17W.1)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h / 12.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 850, Version: 11W.2)
- Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Non degree programme Courses of the Writing Centre (SKZ: 888, Version: 04W)
- Subject: Lehrveranstaltungen des SchreibCenters (Compulsory subject)
  - Bereich 2: Grundlagen des wissenschaftlichen Schreibens ( 2.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Master's degree programme Game Studies and Engineering (SKZ: 992, Version: 17W.2)
- Subject: Options (Optional subject)
  - Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen

Erweiterungsstudium (UG §54a) Schreibwissenschaft (ES) (SKZ: 012, Version: 20W.1)
- Subject: Wissenschaftspropädeutisches/akademisches/wissenschaftliches Schreiben (Compulsory subject)
  - 2.1 Lehrveranstaltung zum (vor)wissenschaftlichen Schreiben ( 0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen

Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
- Subject: Business Skills (Compulsory elective)
  - 11.3 Business Skills 3 ( 0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
    - 010.019 Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
      Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Wintersemester 2020/21

010.019 KS Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Wintersemester 2019/20

010.019 KS Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Wintersemester 2018/19

010.019 KS Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Wintersemester 2017/18

010.019 KS Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Wintersemester 2016/17

010.019 KS Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Sommersemester 2016

010.019 KS Scientific Writing (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Sommersemester 2015

010.019 KU Scientific Writing – für Studierende technischer und wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Studien (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Sommersemester 2014

010.019 KU Scientific Writing – für Studierende technischer und wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Studien (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)

Sommersemester 2013

010.019 KU Scientific Writing – für Studierende technischer und wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Studien (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)