Scientific standards
Academic work in the university context requires, above all, correct citation in order to make sources transparent, along with a precise writing style to present your own argumentation clearly and comprehensibly.
Recommended reading
- Leuze, Kathrin und Hella von Unger (2015) Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten im Soziologiestudium: Eine Einführung. München: W. Fink UTB
- Basic information on manuscript and text design, citations, literature and other directories can be found in the book used in the BA program in the course "Scientific Work."
- Miller, Jane E. (2013) The Chicago guide to writing about multivariate analysis. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
- A book by Jane E. Miller deals specifically with writing about numbers and multivariate analysis methods. The seven basic principles mentioned at the beginning of the book are very helpful here. The book also provides tips on how to design effective graphics and format tables in a meaningful way.
- Schimel, Joshua (2012) Writing science: how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded. New York: Oxford University Press.
- Those seeking a more scientific approach to writing should take a look at “Writing Science.” Here, you will learn how to structure arguments (and sentences) in a meaningful way to emphasize key points.
- Long, J. Scott (2009) The workflow of data analysis using Stata. College Station, TX: Stata Press.
- In empirical work, correct scientific working methods also include the skilled use of statistical analysis software. In particular, the syntax should be sensibly structured and commented on. It is also advisable to create do files in such a way that they can be run on other computers with little effort. This is not only important for later replications, but also enables you to work better with your supervisor if problems arise. Many useful tips can be found here: