Participation in specialised summer schools, conferences and international workshops
Subject of course
Active participation in a scientific congress requires careful planning.
Strategic and formal aspects
In the run-up to the congress, various information must be obtained and strategic decisions made: Which congress is suitable for presenting my content – where can I get the most useful feedback, with which professional community do I want to network, ...
application mode (abstract, paper, review process), form of participation (lecture, poster or panel, online, in person), assessment of the event in terms of scientific input factor, financing options
Content preparation, scientific text editing
Creating an abstract according to various specifications: a concise summary of the paper topic that highlights the relevance and originality of the work. Paper production – this involves strategically sensible creation and treatment of topics, both for a monographic and for a cumulative Phd.
Actual participation
This has two objectives: on the one hand, to present the work and oneself and, on the other hand, to network. Conferences offer the best opportunity to make contact with other scientists, to exchange ideas about current developments in one's own field and to build up a corresponding international network. These networks provide a promising basis for later research initiatives and proposals.
Teaching methods
The aim is to achieve clarity, comprehensibility and precision in scientific writing. However, the choice of topic or topic orientation must also remain in the foreground. Depending on the product, orientation and goal, different methods and techniques can be used for this, which are listed below in keywords:
1. planning and structuring
choice of topic: clearly defined, research-relevant topic
Structure: logical structure with introduction, main part, research question/research gap/research relevance, unique selling point (if available), conclusion/outlook.
Literature research: scientifically correct international (!) research (appropriate choice of language!)
2. Literature review and source analysis
Distinction between primary and secondary sources
Critical evaluation of sources: Questioning of methodology, relevance and timeliness of the literature/projects used.
Correct citation!
3. Argumentation and logic
Deductive/inductive method; comparative analysis.
4. Clear and precise language
Objectivity, unambiguousness, coherence.
5. Choice of adequate methods – for dealing with the topic and research question
Qualitative/quantitative method
Mixed-method/plan-graphic methods
Artistic research methods
6. Revision and correction
Self-check, scientific editing, peer feedback
Plagiarism check