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For Ohm members, the texts are available in full via VPN.

To access the OPAC, you must be connected to the university network or – if accessing from outside – establish a VPN connection.

Beinke, Christiane et al. (2016): Die Seminararbeit. Schreiben für den Leser. 3., völlig überarbeitete Auflage. Konstanz: UVK.

  • Gegenstand des Lehrbuchs ist das Erstellen einer Seminararbeit in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften. Orientiert an der Schreibprozessforschung wurde ein Konzept entwickelt, bei dem das Schreiben in Einzeltätigkeiten untergliedert wird, z. B. Einleiten, Gliedern, Argumentieren, Überarbeiten.
  • Lese: ˜Dieœ Seminararbeit Schreiben für den Leser

Fröhlich, Melanie; Henkel, Christiane; Surmann, Anna (2017): Zusammen schreibt man weniger allein – (Gruppen-)Schreibprojekte gemeinsam meistern. Opladen, Toronto: Barbara Budrich.

  • Wissenschaftliches Schreiben muss keine einsame Tätigkeit sein. Studierende erhalten konkrete Anleitungen und Tipps für die Organisation als Gruppe, lernen, gemeinsam zu schreiben und von den Möglichkeiten, die diese Form des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens bietet, zu profitieren.
  • Lese: Zusammen schreibt man weniger allein

Kühtz, Stefan (2018): Wissenschaftlich formulieren. Tipps und Textbausteine für Studium und Schule. 5., aktualisierte und erweiterte Auflage. Stuttgart, Paderborn: UTB, Ferdinand Schöningh.

  • „Kann man das so schreiben?“ Das Buch beinhaltet Tipps, Anleitungen und konkrete Formulierungsvorschläge für deinen Text. Das neue Online-Tool macht das Schreiben noch leichter: Formulierungsvorschläge können ganz einfach ausgewählt und direkt in die eigene Arbeit eingefügt werden.
  • Lese: Wissenschaftlich formulieren

Niedermair, Klaus (2010): Recherchieren und Dokumentieren. 1. Aufl. Stuttgart: UTB GmbH

  • Alle Wege zu Information und Wissen führen über das Internet. Das Buch vermittelt die Techniken und Fertigkeiten des Recherchierens und Dokumentierens. In unterschiedlichen Suchszenarien wird das dafür nötige strategische Wissen geboten und das konkrete Vorgehen anhand von Beispielen gezeigt.
  • Lese: Recherchieren und Dokumentieren

Samac, Klaus; Prenner, Monika; Schwetz, Herbert (2014): Die Bachelorarbeit an Universität und Fachhochschule. Ein Lehr- und Lernbuch zur Gestaltung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten. 3. aktual. u. erw. Aufl. Stuttgart, Wien: UTB; facultas.wuv.

  • Als praktische Hilfestellung für Studierende aller Fachrichtungen beantwortet das Buch Fragen rund um das Thema Bachelorarbeit, gibt Hinweise zur Textverarbeitung in Word und bietet eine Orientierung im kreativen Schreibprozess.
  • Lese: Dieœ Bachelorarbeit an Universität und Fachhochschule

Voss, Rödiger (2022): Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten … leicht verständlich. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen und Übersichten. 8. überarbeitete Auflage. München, Stuttgart: UVK , UTB.

  • Wissenschaftlich arbeiten – wie geht das eigentlich? Dazu zählen Themenfindung, Zeitmanagement, Recherche, Zitierweise, Lese- sowie Schreibtechniken, inhaltliche und formale Gestaltung von wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten.
  • Lese: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten … leicht verständlich

Wolfsberger, Judith (2021): Frei geschrieben. Mut, Freiheit & Strategie für wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeiten. 5., bearbeitete Auflage. Wien, Köln, Weimar: Böhlau.

  • Schreibblockaden lösen, Fokus finden, Leichtigkeit & Sicherheit beim Schreiben gewinnen, Eigene Sprache entwickeln statt Copy & Paste-Plagiate, „Time Finder“ für Vielbeschäftigte, Schreibmarathon: 80 Seiten in 8 Wochen, Studium abschließen mit Strategie. Geeignet für alle wissenschaftlichen Abschlussarbeiten.
  • Lese: Frei geschrieben

Frequently asked questions

What does academic work include?

Academic work includes: choosing a topic, time management, research, citation methods, reading and writing techniques, as well as the content and formal design of academic papers.

Are there any literature tips for academic writing in English?

You can find literature tips for academic writing in English in this article: Resources for Writing in English.

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Phases of writing a scientific paper

Writing a scientific paper consists of several phases. However, these steps rarely follow this seemingly ideal order – they often take place parallel and sometimes more than once. Keep asking for feedback whenever possible and plan for several content revision phases.

Planning

  • Find a topic
  • Read up on the subject
  • Define your research question
  • Clarify the requirements
  • Determine the research method
  • Create a timeline

Structuring

  • Conduct systematic research
  • Create a preliminary outline
  • Get feedback
  • Revise the outline

Writing

  • Take notes for each outline point
  • Write a draft version

Revising

  • Get feedback
  • Revise the content
  • Revise the language
  • Adapt formatting to requirements
  • Have someone proofread your work

Writing often seems like a lonely and overwhelming task – but it doesn’t have to be! A variety of resources can support you during the writing process: fellow students, writing groups, lecturers, the library, the writing center, and many more.

Shaping the revision process

Good texts often differ from bad ones only in how thoroughly they were revised. Plan at least a quarter to half of your available time for revisions.

The drafts of professionals may not look any different from yours – but they revise them more thoroughly and more often.

The Bietschorn model (Ulmi, Bürki, Verhein & Marti, 2014) offers six categories you can use to systematically revise your text:

  1. Content: Are the topics, content, and research questions relevant and aligned? Is what you present factually and academically correct and proved by literature or your own research?
  2. Thematic development: Is the thematic focus clear and consistent? Is the topic presented in a coherent and structured way? Are titles and headings meaningful and appropriate?
  3. Information density and references: Does the assumed level of prior knowledge match the target audience? Are the references to the literature precise? Are assumptions clear and statements marked as such?
  4. Reader guidance: Are text-structuring elements such as cross-references or interim summaries used effectively? Are there enough signals to help readers understand how the parts of the text relate to each other? Are terms introduced, defined if necessary, and used consistently?
  5. Language: Are the sentences clear, concise, and easy to understand? Is the grammar correct? Is the choice of words appropriate? Have spelling and punctuation been checked and corrected?
  6. Genre-specific requirements: Is your own position clearly recognizable? Have formal requirements for structure, length, citation, and references been met? How do you refer to yourself in the text (“I” / impersonal style) – does this match the requirements of the text and the expectations of your lecturers?

Tips for the writing process

  • Break the entire writing project into small tasks: Proceed step by step and take breaks when you reach milestones. Set yourself clear goals.
  • Create a timeline: Time is a critical factor in writing, as it almost always takes longer than expected. Create a schedule at the beginning of the project and adjust it regularly to reality. It can help to set fixed writing times in your weekly schedule – but don’t forget to plan enough breaks.
  • Start writing early: Often it’s only when you start writing that you realize where you still have gaps, need more research, or didn’t understand something – or that you’ve already prepared enough.
  • Talk to others about your work: For many people, speaking is easier than writing. Try talking about your topic, your questions, and even your doubts and mental blocks. This can help you realize more quickly what you want to say in a section – making it easier to formulate.
  • Get feedback early: Texts are meant for communication. That means only readers can tell whether you’ve written what you intended to say. Also keep in mind that the people giving you feedback have different amounts of time at different times. So plan enough time to receive feedback and revise your text accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

How important is it to revise my paper?

A good paper depends on the intensity of the revision process. The Bietschorn model can help you systematically revise your text. Before a text is ready for submission or even publication, it must go through many rounds of revision. Plan at least a quarter to half of your available time for revisions.

How do I start writing my scientific paper?

Every writing process is highly individual. Especially at the beginning, it can help to invest time in planning. This always includes reading up on the topic and understanding the requirements.

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