Here you can find detailed descriptions of course programmes. The participation in individual coursAnmeldeformalies is possible. 

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Lecturer: Dr. Matthias Beilein

Number of participants: 16

This course recaps the working techniques that are important for the writing phase of a doctoral thesis and focuses on questions relevant to doctoral studies. The main focus is on the transition from the research phase to the writing phase, which many doctoral candidates find difficult, and the question of the appropriate style for what is often their first independent research paper. 

Target group: Doctoral candidates and master's students intending to pursue a doctorate

Lecturer: Dr. Matthias Beilein

Number of participants: 30

The course focuses on the text type ‘exposé’, which is a mandatory part of application documents, especially when applying for scholarships and positions within structured doctoral programs (graduate colleges, etc.). The exposé is a partially standardized text type, but its components are not usually taught during studies.  The exposé is usually the central basis for decision-making in scholarship selection procedures—a poor exposé can hardly be compensated for by other achievements.

The course teaches knowledge about the basic text components of exposés and also provides insight into the usual scholarship selection process. The aim is to enable doctoral students to describe their own research project in a text that is both concise and succinct, convincing both specialists and non-specialists of the necessity of the research project and demonstrating its feasibility within a given time frame. The necessary factual and practical knowledge is imparted to students in a lecture lasting approximately 90 minutes, which draws on numerous authentic examples (exposés, tender texts), provides a practical introduction to the requirements for exposés, and highlights typical mistakes that can be avoided. The remaining time is to be used for questions relating to specific tenders.

Target group: Doctoral candidates at various stages of their doctoral studies

Lecturer: Dr. Martina Bross

Number of participants: 16

This workshop offers a brief general introduction to the topic of “good scientific practice” (What constitutes misconduct? What regulations apply at the University of Tübingen?

What regulations apply in the event of a conflict?). The focus then shifts to topics that are particularly relevant for doctoral candidates in the humanities. These include the correct handling of secondary texts and sources (avoiding plagiarism) and the correct handling of secondary texts and sources (avoiding plagiarism). What regulations apply in the event of a conflict?). The focus then shifts to topics that are particularly relevant for doctoral candidates in the humanities. These include the correct handling of secondary texts and sources (avoiding plagiarism) and the topic of authorship. The workshop provides an overview of regulations, common practice, and gray areas. There are exercises and plenty of time to discuss questions.

• What is good scientific practice? What is scientific misconduct?
• What regulations apply at the University of Tübingen?
• How do I avoid plagiarism?
• Publication and authorship
• Regulations in case of conflict

Please note: The course begins on October 8, one week before the webinar, with a mandatory asynchronous phase via ILIAS, during which you will work on materials yourself. This is a prerequisite for participation in the joint video conference. You should plan 2-3 hours for this asynchronous phase, preferably spread over several days.

Target group: Master's students intending to pursue a doctorate

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Angelika Zirker and Dr. Heike Winhart

Number of participants: 20

This event offers an initial overview of what a doctorate in the humanities entails. The focus is on the following questions: Why pursue a doctorate? What paths/options are open after completing a doctorate? How do I finance my doctoral studies?

This event offers an initial overview of what a doctorate in the humanities entails. The focus is on the following questions: Why pursue a doctorate? What paths/options are open after completing a doctorate? How do I finance the doctoral phase? A keynote speech will be followed by an extended Q&A session. So bring your questions with you!

Lecturer: Dipl.-Jur. Saskia Hallmann-Willner

Number of participants: 16

What rights do I have, and when do they arise? What do I need to consider if I want to include my own and third-party content and images in my doctoral thesis? What rights do publishers want and what consequences does this have for me?
The course is aimed at all doctoral candidates, regardless of the stage of your work and the form you plan to take for your doctoral thesis. Afterwards, you will know what rights you have, what rights of other parties you need to be aware of, and what you should definitely pay attention to in publication contracts.

Lecturer: Dr. Sibel Vurgun

Number of participants: 14

Getting started with writing is a challenge that arises repeatedly during the writing process. The aim of this course is, on the one hand, to provide tips and specific advice on how to get started. On the other hand, it will highlight approaches for better organising your writing in everyday life. Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute their own experiences and individual strategies on the topics. The course will be conducted as a live online training session and consists of several live sequences (i.e. you will see and hear the lecturer, the presentation and the other participants and can actively participate yourself) as well as integrated self-study phases. Please avoid making other appointments on the day of the course (during the day).

Contents

• The writing process and myths about academic writing
• Methods for getting started with writing
• Organising your writing: from the central theme to the ritual