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651-4060-00L 10 Credits MSC D-ERDW

MSc Project Proposal

The introductory lecture on conduct as a scientist takes place as a self-study course in spring semester. Please contact the study coordination.
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Abstract

The main purpose of the Master Project Proposal is to help students organize ideas, material and objectives for their Master Thesis, and to begin development of communication skills. An integral part of the MSc Project Proposal is the lecture on Conduct as a Scientist.

Objective

The main objectives of the Master Project Proposal are to demonstrate the following abilities: - to formulate a scientific question - to present scientific approach to solve the problem - to interpret, discuss and communicate scientific results in written form - to gain experience in writing a scientific proposal

Content

The Master’s project proposal is a structured scientific document that presents your planned Master's thesis project. It should be 10–20 pages in length and it is recommended to follow the outline provided below. A detailed time plan is a compulsory component of the proposal.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project MSc Project Proposal
  • By Appointment None-None
300 h semesterly

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