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Info:<\/b> Here you can find an overview of the overall structure of a Social Science paper<\/a>.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

It is often useful to illustrate the different usage of terms or definitions and to justify your own choice. Refer to the scientific literature when doing so. Less important terms might only be explained in parentheses, a footnote, or a brief clause. Other, central terms of your paper, however, are often discussed in several sentences or even a separate section.<\/p>\n

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You should avoid a dictionary-like chapter on \u201cdefinition of terms.\u201d Introduce the main terms at the points where you deal with them in detail for the first time.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Technical terms that are common in Social Sciences do not need to be explained.<\/p>\n

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Example of term explanation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

The term \u201catypical employment\u201d eludes a precise definition. Rather, the idea of what is \u201catypical\u201d arises in contrast to \u201ctypical\u201d employment. Keller and Seifert define the standard employment relationship as \u201cfull-time work with corresponding income, permanent employment, integration into social security systems (i.e., unemployment, health, and pension insurance), identity of employment and work relationship, and subordination of the employee to the employer\u201d (Keller; Seifert 2009: 40). Atypical employment deviates in at least one of these conditions (ibid.<\/abbr> : 41). The term \u201cprecarious\u201d is generally used according to Lehmann, D\u00f6rre, and Scherschel, who describe any employment relationship that is insecure and therefore leads to equally insecure living conditions as precarious (Lehmann, D\u00f6rre, Scherschel: 2009). W\u00f6lfle argues for restricting the term \u201cprecarious\u201d employment to above-average insecure employment relationships (W\u00f6lfle 2013: 38), although he does not clarify what counts as average.<\/p>\n

Source: Slightly modified from a student paper in the module \u201cPolitics and Social Policy\u201d by Stefanie Zeitz<\/p>\n

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The definition of terms is a mandatory part of the structure of a scientific paper<\/a>.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Which terms do I need to explain?<\/h3>\n

Explain all terms that are not considered basic knowledge in the Social Sciences.<\/p>\n

When and how should I explain the terms?<\/h3>\n

Best at the points where you deal with them in detail for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Main section term explanation technical terms definition<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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