Master Thesis Seminar

Course content

This course supports students while they work on their master thesis.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students are be able to formulate scientific questions and conduct scientific research. They can document their findings in a scientific paper. In addition, students can successfully participate in scientific research tasks.

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources / tools

Books:
Swales, J. M and C. B. Feak (2004). Academic Writing for Graduate Students. The University of Michigan Press, Michigan.
Beer, D. and D. McMurrey (2005). A Guide to Writing As an Engineer. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ.
Hirsch, H. L. (2003). Essential Communication Strategies for Scientists, Engineers, and Technology Professionals. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ.
Robson, C. (2002). Real World Research. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.
Lebrun, J.-L. (2007). Scientific Writing: A Reader and Writer's Guide. World Scientific Publishing, London.

Mode of delivery

2 THW Seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites

All modules

Assessment methods and criteria

Master thesis and exam