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 course will be held in English. We provide handouts in both English and German, which means that this course can be taken by students who have to write their papers in German as well. 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. close