Scientific work in agricultural and food economics
Degree: Bachelor
Study programs: Agrarwissenschaften (B.Sc.), Ernährungs- und Lebensmittelwissenschaften (B.Sc.), Agrarwissenschaft (Lehramt Berufskolleg), Ernährungs- und Hauswirtschaftswissenschaft (Lehramt Berufskolleg)
Semester: The course is offered in the summer semester (in the winter semester by the ILR)
Language: German
Examination: Research Paper + Presentation
Responsible: Prof. Dr. Denise Fischer-Kreer
Further information on the module can be found at BASIS.
After successfully completing the "Scientific Work in Agricultural and Food Economics" module, you will be able to:
- Write a scientific paper
- Prepare a scientific presentation
- Identify and analyse relevant specialized literature
- Evaluate scientific work, discuss scientific findings, and provide constructive peer feedback
- Conduct systematic literature research and manage it effectively
- Apply the criteria for evaluating scientific papers
- Be proficient in moderation and presentation techniques
During the semester, you will engage in various teaching and learning formats that will prepare you for academic work. In lectures, we teach you the structure and components of academic papers. In seminars, you will learn about effective literature research practices and the tools that can assist you.
Damien:
The module ‘Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in der Agrar- und Ernährungswirtschaft’ taught by Prof. Fischer-Kreer provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of writing a bachelor’s thesis: from structured literature research and the use of citation software to clear guidelines for text design. A highly dedicated team accompanies the process with passion and quick, constructive feedback. Getting started requires immediate initiative: the first steps are determined by the students themselves – a productive challenge. The tightly scheduled format makes it challenging to quickly internalise the concepts and advance one's own research at the same time, but at the same time sharpens time and project management skills for scientific work. Creative, target group-oriented final presentations provide a coherent conclusion and increase motivation to learn.