160.182 (18S) Presenting Scientific Work

Sommersemester 2018

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First course session
07.03.2018 12:30 - 14:00 N.1.44 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Presenting Scientific Work
Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 13 (35 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 07.03.2018
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the culture of presenting scientific work at international conferences
  • Compose a successful conference proposal
  • Construct and deliver a poster presentation
  • Construct and deliver an oral presentation
  • Constructively evaluate presentation quality

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Weekly seminars involving audio-visual presentations by the instructor, discussion of articles and resources, and student presentations.

Course content

Academic presentations are a cornerstone of scientific communication. Drawing on theory, research, and practical examples, students will learn how to construct and deliver high-quality academic presentations.

In this seminar, students will apply their knowledge to a series of assignments that simulate key steps in the process of presenting scientific work at international conferences  (e.g., responding to a call for proposals, giving poster and oral presentations, providing constructive feedback).

 Practical in focus, this course will emphasize presentation skill development, the use of evidence-based strategies for engaging audiences, and tips for conveying information accurately and persuasively.


Literature

Readings will be provided by the instructor on a semi-regular basis. 

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.

Examination methodology

Students will be given evaluation schemes for each of the course assignments in advance of their due date.

Examination topic(s)

Students will complete course assignments on the topic of their bachelor's thesis.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

  • Abstract (i.e., conference proposal) – 10%
  • Poster presentation – 20%
  • Oral presentation with speaking notes – 25%
  • Peer evaluation of oral presentations – 5%
  • Self-evaluation of poster and oral presentations – 10%
  • Professionalism and classroom engagement – 30%

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Master's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 840, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Wissenschaftliches Schreiben und Präsentieren (Compulsory subject)
      • Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren ( 0.0h SE / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 160.182 Presenting Scientific Work (2.0h SE / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2019
  • 160.180 SE Presenting Scientific Work (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 160.180 SE Presenting Scientific Work (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)