In the final phase of your program, the focus is on working independently on research questions. We present the most important courses that may help you during the final phase of your program.
Our tip: Final theses and examinations are very subject-specific. Besides the general courses listed here, there is also an extensive offer of subject-specific information and support services.
Searching for literature for your final thesis
The courses support you in your subject-specific research for writing term papers and final theses.
Course for English and American Studies | Course for German Studies | Course for Media and Communication Studies | Course for Philosophy | Course for Political Science | Course for Psychology | Course for Law | Course for Romance Studies | Course for Sociology | Course for (Economic and Business) Education | Course for Business Administration and Economics (all courses only in German)
ZWÖLFDREISSIG – Data research
Nowadays, research data are an essential part of academia. How can you search for research data in the University Library? How can you access the most important databases for your subject? We will give you a short introduction.
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ZWÖLFDREISSIG – How to find your sources
For many subject areas from history to business administration, historical sources are an important basis for qualitative and quantitative research. We show you how and where we provide historical sources, such as old prints, historical yearbooks, or capital market data from the Aktienführer data archive.
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Additional information and courses to support you
Successful research
Academic research
Basics
In this course, you will learn the basics of successful academic research.
Click here for the course (only in German)Introduction to subject-specific research
In these courses, you will learn more about systematic and extensive research in the subject-specific databases.
Course for Political Science | Course for Law | Course for Romance Studies | Course for Sociology | Course for Economic and Business Education | Course for Business Administration and Economics (all courses only in German)
ZWÖLFDREISSIG – Crash course on the University Library
What do I need to know about using the University Library? Where and how can I search for academic literature? Improve your skills on literature research and learn more about the offers and services of the University Library.
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Finding and ordering literature
Overview on Primo and interlibrary loan
How can I search the Primo catalog of the University Library? How can I order literature that is not available at the library?
In this course, we use practical examples to give you tips and tricks for research in Primo. We also show you how you can order literature from other libraries via interlibrary loan and the document delivery service Subito.
Click here for the course (only in German)ZWÖLFDREISSIG – E-resources
How can I search for e-books or an electronic journal? Can I save or print e-books? Can I access literature of the University Library’s while spending a semester abroad? We answer any questions you may have regarding the electronic items at the University Library.
Click here for the course (only in German)ZWÖLFDREISSIG – Overview on interlibrary loans
We show you how you can order literature of other libraries via interlibrary loan and the document delivery service Subito.
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Effective reading
Reading techniques
In this module, we talk about topics such as active reading, editing symbols, reading goals and reading strategies.
Click here for the ILIAS courseZWÖLFDREISSIG – How to read better
Reading for fun and reading academic literature for knowledge acquisition or for writing your own academic paper are two different things. We show you how you can improve your reading competencies for academic literature.
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ZWÖLFDREISSIG – Easy writing
After the examinations are over, the term papers are due. We show you seven tips that will help you writing your paper. Do not miss out on the opportunity to learn more about academic writing!
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ZWÖLFDREISSIG – How to cite sources
How do I cite sources correctly and avoid plagiarism? Do you know about the differences between a correct citation and plagiarism? Citing your sources correctly is an important skill to avoid plagiarism in your term papers or final thesis.
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Bibliography management
ZWÖLFDREISSIG – An overview on bibliography management
Bibliography management is one of the basics of academic writing and research. Nowadays, software tools for bibliography management are common. We provide you with a short overview, and show you how bibliography management software can help you in writing your academic paper. We compare Zotero and Citavi.
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This course provides an overview on the most important features of the bibliography management tool Citavi. In practical exercises, you can work with Citavi and see if it suits your needs.
Click here for the course (only in German)Bibliography management with Zotero
This course provides an overview on the most important features of the bibliography management tool Zotero. You can work with Zotero in practical exercises and see if it suits your needs.
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Handout on ChatGPT and AI Tools
Since the hype about ChatGPT at the latest, everyone talks about AI tools. But what can ChatGPT do and what should students observe when using such tools? Is it even allowed to use such tools? The Teaching and Learning Center has published a handout in which you can find the answers to these and similar questions.
(Currently, in German only – please feel free to translate the document via Artifical Intelligence tools)
Self-management
Time management
In this module, you will learn more about time management, self-control, learning plans and various planning methods.
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Working conditions
In this module, you will learn more about disruptions to your work, how to create ideal working conditions and breaks, for example.
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Be well prepared for your presentation
In an oral examination, you discuss specific topics with the examiner. It is important to reproduce what you know and explain connections. It is therefore essential to be well prepared. The Studium Generale courses, for example, provide tips and support on rhetoric and presentation.
Additional information and courses
Learn efficiently
Self-regulated learning
In this module, we talk about cognitive learning strategies, resource management and metacognition.
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Motivation
In this module, you will learn more about types of motivation and goals. In addition, you will get tips on how to stay motivated.
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In this module, we will provide you with tips and information for coping with difficulties in concentrating and how you can increase your ability to focus.
Click here for the ILIAS courseEffective reading
Reading techniques
In this module, we talk about topics such as active reading, editing symbols, reading goals and reading strategies.
Click here for the ILIAS courseZWÖLFDREISSIG – How to read better
Reading for fun and reading academic literature for knowledge acquisition or for writing your own academic paper are two different things. We show you how you can improve your reading competencies for academic literature.
Click here for the course (only in German)Self-management
Time management
In this module, you will learn more about time management, self-control, learning plans and various planning methods.
Click here for the ILIAS courseWorking conditions
In this module, you will learn more about disruptions to your work, how to create ideal working conditions and breaks, for example.
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