Term Papers

Goal:

To show that you are capable of defining, independently researching, presenting and discussing a scientific topic.

Method:

To help find and define the topic, make a good sized bibliography, research it in overview books, maybe also in the Web (both our local pages and worldwide), then specialist literature; narrow down the topic in discussion with me; collect data for descriptive and experimental work

Result:

present results in standard Term Paper format (cover page, contents, main body, conclusion, references, ppendices with other reference material, data, etc.); the main text of the paper should be about 15 pages (Grundstudium), 20 pages (Hauptstudium), references and appendices not included; at least 10 references (Grundstudium) and 15 (Hauptstudium); structure the paper carefully, for example: Introduction to the Topic, State of the Art, Method of Analysis, Results, Discussion of Results, Conclusion (i.e. summary, open issues, problems, outlook).

Planning:

Feel free to consult me for advice at each stage. Whatever you do, proof read the result as carefully as possible, if only as a mark of respect for the reader! Papers must be handed in before the end of the semester break following the class.