In this course we will deal with the basics of scientific work. The course is conceptualized for students who have little or no experience with writing papers ("Hausarbeit") in Germany. The focus is on the single steps of the writing process: Identifying the research topic, evaluating the relevant literature, developing a research question, giving your paper a clear structure, and writing a first draft. Furthermore, participants learn how to correctly cite literature and how to use a reference management system. The course consists of three in-class sessions and two online phases, in which participants will complete small tasks. Schließen