Core Components

The Core Components workshop series provides a forum for discussion among Phase I students and supports them in the development of key research and professional skills. Over the course of several workshops, students explore topics such as navigating the PhD at IST Austria, choosing and making effective use of the thesis supervisor and other mentors, writing, scientific presentations, and ethics. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• apply basic time-management and stress-coping techniques
• write academic texts in a coherent and understandable way
• communicate and present science in a clear and engaging way
• describe the main principles of research integrity and discuss important ethical topics
• work in a collaborative way
• assess and reflect their own study and work habits

Target group: Mandatory for all Phase I students.

Prerequisites: None

Evaluation: Grading is pass/no-pass. Students are expected to attend every workshop, and to actively participate in discussions, activities, and homework assignments. Missing more than 2 class sessions, failing to complete homework assignments, or not participating in class may result in re-taking selected components next year.

Teaching format: Overall, each semester consists of approximately 14 hours of workshop-style courses and approx. 3 hours of additional group work. The workshop style courses are led by the instructor and guest lecturers. This is a discussion-based class that includes workshop-style practice; students are expected to come to class prepared to engage with the topics and with each other. Additional group work provides a more in-depth discussion and consolidation of material covered in the workshops. Small homework assignments or preparatory reading will be required from time to time.

ECTS: 6 Year: 2021

Teacher(s):
Judita Huber

Teaching assistant(s):

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