{"id":7516,"date":"2025-08-13T16:40:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/?post_type=artikel&#038;p=7516"},"modified":"2025-08-13T17:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:06:41","slug":"writing-a-good-paper-in-social-science","status":"publish","type":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/en\/artikel\/writing-a-good-paper-in-social-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing a Good Paper in Social Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a term paper or final thesis, you deal with a topic and answer one or more research questions related to it. In doing so, you process knowledge from relevant literature, restructure it in relation to your research question, and develop a well-founded position with reference to the literature.<\/p>\n<p>In some papers, you present the results of your own empirical research, while in others you may, for example, develop a concept for a social institution. Your task is always to develop a comprehensible argumentation. More information on the different types of scientific papers can be found in this article: <a href=\"\/owl\/artikel\/die-unterschiedlichen-arten-wissenschaftlicher-arbeiten-sw\">The different types of scientific papers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these general features, there are further evaluation criteria for scientific papers, which the supervising lecturers set depending on the nature of your work. So, first ask the lecturers supervising your term paper or final thesis about specific requirements. The <abbr title=\"Online Writing Lab\">OWL<\/abbr> can clarify formal aspects, but it does not replace a conversation with your lecturers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"zitat merksatz\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1456x1280.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb.png 1500w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1456\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"zitat_inner\"><cite class=\"text\">Be proactive and prepare for the meeting! First, read the seminar plan, as it often describes the expectations for the term paper. Some lecturers have also created their own guides, <abbr title=\"for example\">e.g.<\/abbr> for supervising the bachelor&#8217;s thesis. You should read these guides before a meeting. See also the article: <a href=\"\/owl\/artikel\/sich-auf-das-erste-treffen-mit-den-betreuenden-vorbereiten-ing\">Preparing for the first meeting with your lecturers<\/a>.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"was-du-mit-deiner-betreuungsperson-klren-solltest\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweipersonenmitsprechblaselila.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweipersonenmitsprechblaselila.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweipersonenmitsprechblaselila-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweipersonenmitsprechblaselila-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweipersonenmitsprechblaselila-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>What you should clarify with your supervising lecturer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Topic and research question of the paper<\/li>\n<li>Individual or group work<\/li>\n<li>Form of marking individual contributions (for group work)<\/li>\n<li>Suitable (research) methodological approach<\/li>\n<li>Timeline and submission date<\/li>\n<li>Type and extent of supervision, if applicable support from tutors<\/li>\n<li>Formal requirements, <abbr title=\"for example\">e.g.<\/abbr> word or page count, formatting<\/li>\n<li>Form of submission, <abbr title=\"for example\">e.g.<\/abbr> printed version, Moodle, by email, file format<\/li>\n<li>The most important evaluation criteria<\/li>\n<li>The use of gender-neutral language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lecturers usually use an evaluation grid to assess your scientific paper. We have been provided with the following two examples \u2013 depending on the type, purpose, and method of the paper, the evaluation criteria for your work may differ from these examples. Discuss the expectations for your specific paper with your supervising lecturers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"bewertungsraster-beispiel-1\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blockmitstifthellgruen.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blockmitstifthellgruen.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blockmitstifthellgruen-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blockmitstifthellgruen-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blockmitstifthellgruen-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Evaluation grid example 1<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criterion<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Comment (examples)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Language \/ expression<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Clearly understandable language, but often colloquial expressions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Spelling \/ grammar<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Almost no spelling errors, no grammar issues?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Punctuation<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Occasional comma mistakes?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>External form<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Good, but often unnecessary paragraph breaks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Structure \/ organization<\/b><\/td>\n<td>The structure is logical, but item 4.1 stands alone (no 4.2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Contents \/ argumentation<\/b><\/td>\n<td>The introduction to the problem is somewhat brief. The argumentation is generally systematic but could be more nuanced in parts. Occasionally, the argumentation shifts from presenting connections to normative statements (&#8222;it should &#8230;&#8220;).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Scientific quality<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Example of evaluation: &#8222;Mostly good linking of own statements with scientific sources. Occasionally, statements are not backed by quotes or scientific sources. The concept of resilience is not explained.&#8220;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Research question answered<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Citations<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Comply with requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bibliography<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Consistent and complete, formally correct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Grade<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Successful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We thank Wolfgang Wahl for this example of evaluation criteria for a term paper in module 1.1.<\/p>\n<div id=\"bewertungsraster-beispiel-2\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/dreibuecherliegendgelb.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/dreibuecherliegendgelb.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/dreibuecherliegendgelb-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/dreibuecherliegendgelb-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/dreibuecherliegendgelb-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Evaluation grid example 2<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Exclusion criteria for a positive assessment:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Mostly unreflected reproduction of sources?<\/td>\n<td>ja\/nein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Repeated\/extensive unmarked use of external sources? (Plagiarism leads to failure!)<\/td>\n<td>ja\/nein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Serious and\/or frequent linguistic and formal deficiencies?<\/td>\n<td>ja\/nein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Structure and organization of the work:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The work is logically structured, understandable, and meaningful.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The objectives of the work are clearly and unambiguously formulated.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Individual chapters are proportioned according to the topic.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Contents:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The topic is adequately addressed.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The individual chapters are coherent and related to the topic.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The work contains independent lines of thought.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The scientific argumentation is comprehensible and consistent.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connections between science, professional field, and own experience are evident.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The insights gained are documented in a meaningful way.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Literature base and evaluation:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The scope of the literature used is appropriate for the topic.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The selection of literature corresponds to the current scientific state.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Engagement with relevant academic literature is differentiated.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The formal handling of literature is scientifically correct.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Language:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Linguistic formulations are independent, understandable, and unambiguous.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A consistent linguistic style is maintained.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Statements are formulated in a scientifically correct manner.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Further criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The meaningfulness of the work is supported and improved by graphics,<br \/>\ntables, and summaries.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The layout is clear, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The abstract is meaningful and linguistically correct.<\/td>\n<td>++ + 0 &#8211; \u2013\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(++ = very good | + = good | 0 = satisfactory | \u2013 = sufficient | \u2013\u2013 = insufficient)<\/p>\n<p>We thank Susanne Heidenreich for this example of the evaluation criteria for a bachelor\u2019s thesis.<\/p>\n<div id=\"hufig-gestellte-fragen\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"faq question\">What are the objectives of a term paper or thesis?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq answer\">In a term paper or thesis, you deal with a topic systematically and in depth, and answer one or more research questions related to it. You present your answer in a structured and comprehensible way.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq question\">According to which evaluation criteria is my work assessed?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq answer\">There are basic quality features of academic work, such as a logical structure, understandable and traceable argumentation, and the obligation to prove sources you have used. Additional evaluation criteria are set by the supervising lecturers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq question\">Which criteria are used to assess my work?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq answer\">This can depend on the type of academic work you are doing. Always discuss the evaluation criteria with your supervisors, as expectations often differ between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden\">evaluation quality criteria term paper bachelor thesis master thesis<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a term paper or final thesis, you deal with a topic and answer one or more research questions related to it. 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