Scientific work
For all student (AQUA-, Seminar-, Bachelor-, research seminar-, Master-, Diplom-) works, the use of the LaTeX template and the utilization of the student guide for writing the scientific work is obligatory. The grading of the scientific work will not only be focused on the content, but also the general form, style and the scientific work technique will all be taken into account. The stringent compliance with the formal requirements is very important. This is ensured through the template and the guidance document. Instructions for the submission of the written work can be found further down the page.
For student presentations, the use of the Digital Health Research Group PowerPoint Template is mandatory.
Motivation
- Anyone who wants to acquire a degree at a university is required by law to submit a degree corresponding scientific work
- Dealing with the current state of science; independently developing the topic.
- Covering the problem area, logical revision within a certain time period, research questions answered in sufficient detail.
- For publication of research results
- Reputation of a researcher
- Basic skills for discussion
Differentiation
Scientific work |
Belletristic work |
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Factual, objective style |
Fluent, mostly a subjective style |
Knowledge gained is most important |
Entertainment is top priority |
Transparent works |
The reader does not know how the author finds the content |
General relevance of the results |
The interest in the content is top priority but not the pragmatism |
Dealing with real phenomena |
Deals fictionally and realistically |
Content and argumentation are supported by literature |
Usually no literature sources are specified |
Working on the topic systematically |
Preparation of the content is at the discretion of the author |
Requirements of a scientific work
Honesty
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Moral claims are violated by intentional wrong behavior (for example, manipulation of research results, plagiarism)
Objectivity
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Can arise by preference, prejudice, resentment, excessive ambition, hopes and expectations as well as limited viewing perspectives.
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Objectivity is dealt through:
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Factual representation
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Correct sources
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Representative selection
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Clear description
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Honest representation
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Correct interpretation
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Consideration of objections
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Objectivity describes the level of independence :
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From the editor of a scientific paper
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From the evaluator and appraiser
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Reliability
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Measuring instruments measure highly reliably with stable results
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Choose precise instruments
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Instruments must function and measure exactly
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Careful selection of appropriate methods
Validitity
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Measure what is to be measured?
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Sources of errors:
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Search queries that have search results
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A too small sample or an incorrect sampling selection
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Achieving valid content results:
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Working on the right content areas
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Formulate the questions precisely
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To avoid confusion, important areas must be defined
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The sample must be representative and large enough
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Verifiability
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Verifiability of statements:
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Reproduction of experiments and solution processes
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Considering the source of the used materials
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Verification of the truth and information content of statements
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Control of logical conclusions
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Control of sources
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Control of intermediate and final results
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Scientific vs. Unscientific
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What is not verifiable, is not scientific
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Falsifiability of statements:
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To avoid confusion, define important terms
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Method of falsification
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Relevance
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It is relevant for scientific works:
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What contributes to scientific progress
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What creates new knowledge in my subject area
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What helps to solve practical problems
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Whatever has a high information value is relevant.
Originality
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Quantity versus Quality:
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To deal intensively with the knowledge and experience of the subject area
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Acquire timely Know-how
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Combine the experiences with the personal goals
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Develop own, orginal solution methods
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Connect knowledge
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Assess results- stay critical
Understandability
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Good font design and an appealing layout
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Consequent content structure:
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Define the topic, identify the problem context and goal
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Document procedure, methods used and the end result
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Summarize significant results, highlight the advantage of the results and perspective
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Suitable linguistic preparation of the text
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Check spelling and grammar
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Define unknown important terms
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Formulate precisely
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Logical argumentation
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Simplicity (Contrary: complexity)
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Conciseness (Contrary: verbosity)
Instructions for the submission of written work
The submission of the printed version of all works must be done at the secretary.
AQUA - Work (10-15 pages)
1 x printed (Ring binding or stapled)
1 x electronically incl. Compilable Tex File (Images, *.bib, *.tex) and Sources as pdf-Data to
General Seminar papers
1 x printed (Ring binding or stapled)
1 x electronically to the supervisor
Assignments
1 x printed (Ring binding)
1 x electronically to the supervisor
Research Seminar papers
1 x printed (Ring binding or stapled)
1 x electronically to the supervisor and to
Bachelor thesis (approx. 30 - 45 pages)
2 x printed (bookbinding)
1 x electronically to the supervisor and to
Diploma thesis / Master thesis (approx. 60 - 75 pages)
2 x printed (bookbinding)
1 x electronically to the supervisor and to