After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• define a research question.
• develop a coherent research design.
• research trustworthy sources of scientific literature.
• plan the individual phases of the writing process, taking into account a realistic time frame.
• organize the phases of the writing process in a structured manner.
• create a meaningful exposé.
• quote and paraphrase correctly.
• use literature management software.
• overcome any writer's block or lack of motivation.
• evaluate and interpret obtained data.
• adhere to the rules of academic honesty
• report on how to make documents accessible.

This course is designed to support students in writing their theses. However, attending this course does not replace attending a Bachelor's or Master's seminar, as there is no supervision, only assistance in the writing process. 

Please note: To attend the course, you should have already registered a topic and found a supervisor. 

Overview of topics: Writing as a process, research question, research design, literature research, citation rules, writing techniques, structure of academic papers, dealing with psychological challenges, accessibility of documents, avoiding plagiarism, copyright and image rights, data evaluation and interpretation 

• Keynote speeches by internal and external experts on different aspects of the topic
• Guided exercises
• Discussions
• Individual work on your own thesis

• Mandatory participation in the first course unit.
• The course will only be held in German.
• Please note: To attend the course, you should have already registered a topic and found a supervisor.

If you have any questions about the course, please contact hochschuldidaktik@tuwien.ac.at

The first course unit takes place on March 5^th, 2024, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in lecture hall 17 (Karlsplatz 13, 1040 Wien). The course schedule will be announced in the first course unit. 

• Active participation
• Submission of a progress report (template will be provided)
• Multiple-choice tests in TUWEL at the end of each input block

01.02.2024, 09:00  – 04.03.2024, 12:00 (Deregistration end 04.03.2024, 12:00)
To attend the course, you should have already registered a topic and found a supervisor.

No lecture notes are provided for this course.
Materials of the course units will be made available in TUWEL.

The course is specially designed for students who have already registered the topic of their thesis and who have a supervisor!